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 is a major disservice and betrayal of trust when public officials place their own selfish interests over the communities they serve,” Los Angeles County Dist.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025
But these days, the betrayal of trust by the very institutions meant to protect residents has made some extra cautious as they look to keep themselves and their community safe.
From Salon • May 8, 2024
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
It would be a betrayal of trust to yield to the solicitations of one party what you have undertaken to return to both.
From The Leavenworth Case by Green, Anna Katharine
