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Recent Examples of double-cross
Verb
Trump was always concerned that Netanyahu was going to double-cross him and in those series of elections that the Israelis had while Trump was in office, Trump was actually rooting for Benny Gantz, who was the former IDF chief of staff who leads in an opposition party. Peter Balonon-Rosen, Vox, 20 Dec. 2024 However, there was a double-cross when the disciplinary body known as the Administrative Board nonetheless voted for penalties, and the Harvard Corporation – the university’s top governing body – held up the granting of 13 diplomas. Harvey Silverglate, Boston Herald, 1 June 2024
Noun
Which leaves Vic to double cross his sister by turning her in to police. Breanna Bell, Variety, 30 Sep. 2023 Cash's double cross backfired on him. Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 7 June 2020 See All Example Sentences for double-cross
Recent Examples of Synonyms for double-cross
Verb
  • The story of these Penguins will be that of a team that lost out on a playoff spot because it was too often betrayed by bad goaltending and comical defensive meltdowns.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • This decision could strain their relationship, as her son might feel abandoned or betrayed.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • After weeks of treachery and deception, the final roundtable has been viewed, and the winner or winners for The Traitors Season 3 have been revealed.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Clay’s Dad, Trevor Photo: Netflix It cannot be said enough that the root of so much of this season’s strife between AD and Clay can be traced back to one man’s flagrant disregard for his marital vows, and his inexplicable decision to involve his kids in the treachery.
    Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2024
Noun
  • But betrayals were happening inside their home, too.
    Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
  • For many customers, these changes represent a fundamental betrayal of what made Southwest different.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Henry’s five resolutions rejected the crown’s right to unilaterally tax the American Colonies; his speech defending the resolves was so fiery that some in the audience accused him of treason.
    Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The original classic novel was penned by Alexandre Dumas and follows a young sailor falsely accused of treason, who, after years of imprisonment, escapes and seeks revenge against those who wronged him, ultimately becoming the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025

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