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traitorous

[trey-ter-uhs] / ˈtreɪ tər əs /


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It turns out that a centuries-old house—especially one once owned by the traitorous Benedict Arnold—holds a lot of secrets.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Watching Madix’s traitorous bestie Raquel Leviss display loyalty for the cameras transformed the viewing experience, driving home the artificiality of reality TV relationships.

From Salon Dec. 2, 2023

A common plotline, Mr. Zwetsloot says, is imperialist Japanese returning to Korea to assist Americans by reactivating traitorous spy nets.

From Washington Times Jul. 26, 2023

"Bridges's traitorous conduct was a betrayal of his comrades and his country."

From BBC Jun. 14, 2023

Luna felt as though every single thing on her body had suddenly conspired to alter itself—even her voice had turned traitorous.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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