distrust
Example Sentences
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The agenda exposes the mutual dependence of the two rival superpowers, marked by distrust but driven by a quest for cooperation and stability.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
There’s also a distrust that anything agreed upon at the summit will stick.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
It becomes noisier, more error-prone, and easier to distrust.
From Slate • May 3, 2026
As fewer people respond, polling becomes both more expensive and less representative, fuelling public distrust.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
His frustration with Ulrich grew, his distrust deepened.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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