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betrayal

[bih-trey-uhl] / bɪˈtreɪ əl /




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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

According to her complaint, Kilcher “learned of the betrayal Cameron had kept from her” in August 2025, after video of the filmmaker discussing Neytiri’s design came across her social media feed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Reacting to Murray's statement in the House of Commons, Liberal Democrats technology spokeswoman Victoria Collins branded the situation a "profound betrayal" and urged the government to hold UK Biobank accountable.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

In book groups and online, women are sharing their own stories of romantic betrayal, and the financial fallout that often follows, in response to the book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It felt like a betrayal, and for a moment her need for Wash was bigger even than her grief.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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