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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

“Second,” Jack continued, ignoring her, “did you hear what she and the Huntsman were talking about? They mentioned the Wicked Queen and betrayal and Snow White...and the Mirror!”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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