betrayed

Example Sentences

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"He betrayed the Iranians," said one woman in her 30s, requesting anonymity for security reasons.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"I am suffering from crippling anxiety. I am trying to rebuild my life but I feel used and manipulated. I feel violated and betrayed."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

They showcased the narrative resilience of the brothers-in-crime format—though unlike the immigrant Corleones, the Shelby siblings were native sons betrayed by their country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“But I’ve been betrayed by hope before. But I understand what you’re saying. You have to have some hope. I’m just careful what I hope for.”

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

“That’s not for me to say,” was Amy’s grim reply, but her lips would smile, and there was a traitorous sparkle of the eye which betrayed that she knew her power and enjoyed the knowledge.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott