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betrayal

[bih-trey-uhl] / bɪˈtreɪ əl /




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“When there’s a betrayal at the top, it’s the worst thing that can happen to an organization like this,” said Eduardo Guerrero, a Mexican security expert.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

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

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

It’s a truly stunning expression of his rage and betrayal — a seething accusation — told entirely through bodies and gesture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Although they were no longer prisoners, their betrayal of the other Nazi saboteurs would stain their freedom.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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