betrayed

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But they have always circled around the idea that OpenAI betrayed its nonprofit mission when it created a for-profit subsidiary and took a major investment from Microsoft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 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

"You put your trust in solicitors to deal with things like this. We just felt instantly betrayed, and thought 'why have they done this?'"

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Opening remarks are set for Tuesday in a courtroom showdown between billionaire Elon Musk and OpenAI over whether the artificial intelligence company betrayed its non-profit mission.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

‘I thought it was at first. Hannie thought it was you, too. She was so angry. So angry. She thought you’d betrayed all those children, and so did I.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler