betrayed

Example Sentences

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Besides, Ahmad’s sister told him later that his voice had betrayed his fear.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Now, Acevedo said, she feels betrayed by a settlement that ignores Hispanic consumers like her.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

“If you’re feeling helpless, if you’re feeling hopeless, if you’re feeling betrayed, if you’re feeling frustrated, if you’re feeling angry — I mean, I know I’ve been,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“My brother feels betrayed, and I feel betrayed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“The Count of Monte Cristo. Another great Dumas book. An innocent man is betrayed, accused of treason, imprisoned, and after many long years, escapes. Napoleon, jealous of General Dumas, sent him to jail.”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes