mistrust

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Adding to the mistrust is that just over 60% of bucket one funding - for blue-sky research - goes directly to universities, who can then spend it how they like.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“Flock sincerely regrets the confusion and mistrust this has created within several communities, and made every effort possible to determine the cause of each reported instance of inadvertent sharing,” the post read.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

"This break is not happening in a vacuum, but in a context of widespread mistrust," said John Plassard, head of investment strategy at Cite Gestion Private Bank.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Maintaining financial independence within a marriage isn’t a sign of mistrust — it’s good financial management.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

He had a natural mistrust of the inhabitants of other parts of the Shire; and also he was not disposed to be quick friends with anyone who had beaten his master, however long ago.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien