betrayed

Example Sentences

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"I think he betrayed this prime minister. I think he's got no future in public life. I've made no contact with him since he left his job and was sacked."

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“This officer betrayed the public, betrayed the inmates, and betrayed the badge. My office will hold corrupt correctional officers to account for their behavior.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The swift decision caps a three-week trial that saw a parade of tech titans take the stand, with Musk arguing that OpenAI's pivot to a profit-driven business betrayed its original nonprofit mandate.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

But some teens feel betrayed by these moves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

He didn’t speak at first, but his eyes betrayed emotion that jumped between disbelief and anger.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French