distrust

Example Sentences

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"Polygamy builds a community," he said, criticising how the series would fuel distrust in marriage.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

When Ernst, who moves to the U.S. shortly before World War II, offers the American military information on how to defeat Japan, he is met with distrust.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The first round was marred by logistical problems and a vote count that took weeks to complete, deepening distrust in Peru's creaking institutions.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Meanwhile, county prosecutor John McKinney tapped into voter frustration with homeless encampments, a blighted downtown and general distrust of City Hall to pull off a last-minute heist of the second runoff spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

With deep misgivings Olmsted had left the work in the care of his superintendent, Rudolf Ulrich, whom he had come to distrust.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson