distrust

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While distrust of the UN is often illustrated by the Security Council's paralysis on many pressing issues, she acknowledged that she had no "magic formula" to change things.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

As they talked, I listened for what was underneath their distrust of the political process.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

High levels of distrust in authority in certain communities, including ethnic minority groups and people living in deprived areas, was and is also a factor.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

His distrust of governments also extends to regular medicine.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

It raised a question, however, that would be raised again six months later: Why did the market suddenly distrust a giant Wall Street firm whose permanence it not so very long before took for granted?

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis