treasonous

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In my America, like Pope Leo’s, speaking multiple tongues and being a citizen of multiple countries is normal, not treasonous — Leo is a dual Peruvian U.S. citizen who speaks five languages.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2025

When the Framers of the Constitution debated inclusion of a pardon power, they were concerned that a president would pardon his co-conspirators in treasonous plots.

From Slate • Jan. 22, 2025

Yeo jokes: "If this was seen as treasonous, I could literally pay for it with my head, which would be an appropriate way for a portrait painter to die - to have their head removed!"

From BBC • May 14, 2024

It’s not at all treasonous to say that one of Thursday’s most potent moments actually came while Queen Bey went off for her final wardrobe change, ceding the spotlight to her battalion of dancers.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

Somehow doing it himself felt even more treasonous.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo