betrayal

Example Sentences

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The complaint and subsequent filings have alleged that the university has been working to play its home games at SoFi Stadium, calling the move “a profound betrayal of trust.”

From Los Angeles Times

What began as friendly advice became, in hindsight, one of the sharpest betrayals in music business history.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is shocking, distressing and a complete betrayal. My feelings and heart go out to all of the families affected."

From BBC

Many Chagossians see the deal as a betrayal and want to see the UK retain sovereignty over the islands so they can one day return to their homeland.

From BBC

"The irony is that I've chosen to be part of this country but it feels like I'm being deported. It feels like a betrayal."

From BBC