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betrayal

[bih-trey-uhl] / bɪˈtreɪ əl /




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It offers eternal love, betrayal, regret and redemption, in earnest if not always logical fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Supporters of Bass portrayed Raman’s decision to jump in the race as a betrayal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

To take it from Otterstrom’s fellow Utahns, the betrayal is not just that the already data-center-dense state is getting another one, but that they feel there was no opportunity for democratic deliberation.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Following an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament chamber on Tuesday afternoon, Swinney described Murrell's crime as a "terrible breach of trust and an overwhelming betrayal".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

If Toby had gotten over his betrayal in a single night, Luke would’ve counted himself lucky.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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