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not to be trusted



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“He’d steal the toque off your head the second day, and the third day he’d steal your running shoes. He is not to be trusted whatsoever.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

In Stewart’s view, what a jury was not to be trusted to do without the guidance given in the Georgia statute, they could now be entrusted to do.

From Slate Jun. 8, 2026

However, researchers say the criminals are not to be trusted.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2023

Is it just one more institution not to be trusted?

From Seattle Times May 7, 2022

The poetic heart is not to be trusted with long-term decision-making.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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