betrayed

Example Sentences

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The mother, having dedicated her entire life to the revolution, is left with the crushing sensation that her dream has been betrayed.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

There has never been any indication that Becerra was investigated as a participant, and he has forcefully denied wrongdoing, calling it a “gut punch” that his advisers allegedly betrayed him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

But some teens feel betrayed by these moves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The Kremlin has betrayed signs of nervousness ahead of Victory Day.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

One, or maybe more, of the thirty-two kids Mr. Lemoncello had entrusted with all the wonders of his library had betrayed him.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein