were betraying
- past progressive of betray.
Example Sentences
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Harry said in court documents that he suffered “huge bouts of depression and paranoia” over concerns friends and associates were betraying him by leaking information to the newspapers.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 5, 2023
“Gay men have a terror that we associate with our early sexual awakenings – it felt like our bodies were betraying us when we were younger,” Savage explained.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 9, 2020
They consulted him about the Americans who were betraying that policy.
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2019
Mr. Gotbaum was convinced that the banks were betraying the city.
From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2015
They were betraying her by wobbling, so she forced fortitude to her legs, tightening her muscles.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
