treason
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There were shouts of treason, but Gen. Washington intervened on Willing’s behalf, calling him a “worthy, well-disposed man.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
For a long time, openly questioning Ronaldo's place in the team almost felt like treason.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
UN rights chief Volker Turk said this month he was "deeply concerned" by a Cambodian court rejecting Kem Sokha's appeal against his treason sentence on April 30.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
Congress long had forfeiture rules in place for members who engaged in espionage, treason or other national-security offenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Jon knew that other men accused of treason had been allowed to redeem their honor on the Wall in days past.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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