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Examples of disloyalty in a Sentence
His disloyalty to the company led to his dismissal.
She had no tolerance for disloyalty among those under her command.
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For now, the top leader appears determined to carry on his crusade against corruption and disloyalty.
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Nectar Gan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Those accused of disloyalty or dissent face brutal punishments, including imprisonment in labor camps, torture, or execution.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Yet Trump has a unique hold on his base, and threats of primaries in cases of disloyalty may be a permanent fixture for lawmakers to prevent opposition to Cabinet picks to mushroom over the next several weeks -- and to enforce support over next four years.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
By withdrawing, Gaetz may clear an easier path for Bondi’s confirmation, given that many senators are wary of bucking the president-elect, who has threatened retaliation in his second term, while some allies have warned of primary challenges for even the slightest sign of disloyalty.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Nectar Gan, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Those accused of disloyalty or dissent face brutal punishments, including imprisonment in labor camps, torture, or execution.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Yet Trump has a unique hold on his base, and threats of primaries in cases of disloyalty may be a permanent fixture for lawmakers to prevent opposition to Cabinet picks to mushroom over the next several weeks -- and to enforce support over next four years.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
By withdrawing, Gaetz may clear an easier path for Bondi’s confirmation, given that many senators are wary of bucking the president-elect, who has threatened retaliation in his second term, while some allies have warned of primary challenges for even the slightest sign of disloyalty.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Disloyalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disloyalty. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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