mistrust
Example Sentences
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“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
While Ring's Search Party feature is not directly connected with Flock, both companies have wrestled with public mistrust over privacy practices and their work with law enforcement.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
Leo, the Catholic Church's first American pontiff, said it was "more urgent than ever to replace the logic of fear and mistrust with a shared ethic capable of guiding choices towards the common good".
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
Maintaining financial independence isn’t a sign of mistrust.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026
He laughed again, and Tayo looked at Robert quickly to see what he thought of the old man; but Robert’s face was calm, without any mistrust or alarm.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
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