breach of faith
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of breach of faith
First recorded in 1630–40
Example Sentences
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The Canadian government is trying to hold Stellantis accountable for what it argues is a breach of faith.
He was defeated by Democrat Pete Peterson the next year after Mr. Peterson, a former Vietnam prisoner of war, accused Mr. Grant of a breach of faith with voters by changing parties midstream.
From New York Times
The release of the findings, the victims said, was a breach of faith.
From New York Times
So did critics, who wrote again in the spirit of Wilfrid Sheed’s dictum that “mushy reviews are a breach of faith.”
From New York Times
War Child CEO Rob Williams told Newsnight: "A delay of a year is a disaster and it is a major breach of faith because all those people who raised money in response to the government's promise that they would match the money have basically been let down."
From BBC
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