mistrust

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“Flock sincerely regrets the confusion and mistrust this has created within several communities, and made every effort possible to determine the cause of each reported instance of inadvertent sharing,” the post read.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

He added that a broader mistrust in tech companies and online surveillance has fed into concern over why Discord is doing age verification at all, and what it will do with such information going forward.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Leo, the Catholic Church's first American pontiff, said it was "more urgent than ever to replace the logic of fear and mistrust with a shared ethic capable of guiding choices towards the common good".

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Maintaining financial independence within a marriage isn’t a sign of mistrust — it’s good financial management.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

She sounded so kindly, and there was such sad wisdom in her eyes, that Will’s mistrust deepened.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman