betray
Example Sentences
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But they generally ask questions, rather than answer them, careful not to betray future policy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
The element of the finale that struck the audience was more than likely the cliff-hanger of whether either traitor would betray each other to take home the £97,750 prize, or would they split it?
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
"You can betray the people, but not your father."
From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026
“Sister Rochelle is all about community, and you don’t betray your community.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026
If he won’t help me, there’s some chance he’ll betray me to Balekin.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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