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traitorous

[trey-ter-uhs] / ˈtreɪ tər əs /


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The final of the celebrity edition of the show was the UK's most-watched TV event of 2025, with about 15 million people tuning in to see traitorous comic Alan Carr become king of the castle.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 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

Kai A. Ealy offers a puissant portrayal of Oedipus’ traitorous son Polynecies and Jason Huysman, donning a white suit and cruelly manipulative demeanor, makes a vivid impression as Creon.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2023

“Bridge’s traitorous conduct was a betrayal of his comrades and his country.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 15, 2023

She eyes the Augur as one would a traitorous lover, taking the scim when he offers it.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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