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distrustful

[dis-truhst-fuhl] / dɪsˈtrʌst fəl /


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US President Donald Trump has been pushing for a security deal between Syria and Israel, but Israel remains distrustful of Syria's authorities.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

The last five years have come at a cost to Angharad, who experienced nightmares and still feels angry and distrustful of others.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Everybody has felt heartbreak or confusion or duped or confused or distrustful of their own intuition and all of that stuff.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

Much of the Catholic hierarchy in Rome remained distrustful of American political norms.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 18, 2026

Taran cast Orddu a distrustful glance, but ventured to put his weight against the cauldron.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander




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