betrayed

Example Sentences

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"He betrayed the Iranians," said one woman in her 30s, requesting anonymity for security reasons.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

She argued that the groups based at Trongate 103 affect the city as a whole, and said artists "feel betrayed" by the changes.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Joe Kent, a former special operations soldier who completed 11 combat deployments, including in Iraq, said he had supported Trump’s promise of not getting involved in “never-ending wars” and felt betrayed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“I feel betrayed by my country,” he explained in language similar to what he would use on stage a short time later.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

But during his own presidency Adams believed that Jefferson had betrayed him and their friendship.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis