as in betrays
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
the band sold out its faithful followers, abandoning its edgy style for a more commercial sound
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betrays
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Below, Akinnuoye-Agbaje breaks down the climactic episode, explaining why Alamo decides to let Rue kill herself and why Bishop betrays him.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
1 June 2026 -
This seemingly innocent proposal betrays how little some politicians think of American seniors.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
24 May 2026
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“Sells (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sells%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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