betrayal
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Outlining why Patterson's crime was so "dreadful", they talked of the "betrayal of trust" of family members whom she had invited for lunch.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The judge added: "It constituted an appalling betrayal of trust."
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Which might be read as a betrayal of the show’s trademark-to-be tone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
“I think it’s a betrayal of California State Parks’ commitment to the communities that surround this park, that fought dearly for this park,” Woods said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Even knowing how much he suffered, I can’t help but be angry at the betrayal that happened so long ago.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
To counter the growing threat across Fae territories, Prythian’s fractured Night Court must overcome internal rifts and recent betrayals to restore former alliances.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
There is no overt action, no crime, no betrayals, at least not in the moment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Social media runs on the righteous anger such betrayals can activate and, along with its more toxic cousins, that anger immolates most attempts at nuance.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2026
"It's still not really clear what happened...What is clear is that there were many betrayals," he added -- pointing to implausible failures in Maduro's defenses.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
Shattered legs may heal in time, but some betrayals fester and poison the soul.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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