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City Council’s public safety committee — two days before the full council approved his appointment as chief — that the reports had generated an “understandable mistrust” of the fire department.

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Nepal's political landscape remains volatile, with widespread mistrust of long-dominant parties complicating efforts to ensure credible polls.

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China and Japan are key trading partners, but historical mistrust and friction over territorial rivalries and military spending often test those ties.

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Moore — a 30-year department veteran whose appointment was confirmed Friday by the Los Angeles City Council — said the reports have generated “understandable mistrust” in the agency.

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"Its legacy of hurt and mistrust continues to this day."

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