betrayal
Example Sentences
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Fan groups have erupted over the costs: Football Supporters Europe labeled the World Cup pricing structure a "monumental betrayal."
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
“I had thought these were our deepest secrets, the things we kept entirely for each other,” she thinks, but by some grievous betrayal they have entered the public domain.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
According to her complaint, Kilcher “learned of the betrayal Cameron had kept from her” in August 2025, after video of the filmmaker discussing Neytiri’s design came across her social media feed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Some figures within the bloc have privately expressed a sense of betrayal, raising fresh doubts about whether Nigeria's fragmented opposition can sustain a coordinated challenge against President Tinubu, 74.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
“I would just like to inform you, Commander, that in spite of your attempted betrayal, I am still willing to negotiate.”
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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