Example Sentences

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He can disappear as in the aforementioned airport episode, and he is also all-knowing, informing one character that they will betray him — and why — before it happens.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2023

The Last Supper shows the famous scene where Jesus eats with his 12 apostles for the final time and warns one will betray him.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2022

They will betray one of the league’s defensive geniuses even though this team desperately needs to improve on defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2022

“Baghdadi’s concern was always: Who will betray him? He didn’t trust anyone,” said Gen. Yahya Rasool, a spokesman of the Iraqi Joint Operation Command.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2019

Jutta clutches her bag between her knees; she is certain that he was wounded in the war, that he will try to start a conversation, that her deficient French will betray her.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr