betrayal of trust

Example Sentences

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It’s a masterpiece of accounting — and a quiet betrayal of trust.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025

“It’s a betrayal of trust from law enforcement ... who do you call when it’s the police who are the problem?” asked her attorney, Jamal Tooson.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

The actions by PwC are a "grotesque betrayal of trust" of the government and the citizens, O'Neil told ABC Radio.

From Reuters • May 25, 2023

I realized my biggest trauma is about a betrayal of trust.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2022

I am already depending upon you greatly, and nothing but a betrayal of trust could change my feeling for you.

From Bee and Butterfly A Tale of Two Cousins by Madison, Lucy Foster