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traitor

[trey-ter] / ˈtreɪ tər /


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And, in killing Capt. Mayer, he underscored the idea that the traitor was inside the army—a concept that obviously was key in the Dreyfus affair.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

Some have already visited her in County Down including her fellow winning traitor.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

"But if he is a traitor, he doesn't deserve it," Walesa added, arguing that for the moment, "it's too early to judge".

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Hailed as a hero by the pro-democracy movement, Lai was also seen as a traitor by Beijing.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

He usually joins Ethan’s reading group, because he’s kind of a traitor.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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