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mistrust

[mis-truhst] / mɪsˈtrʌst /




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There is no doubt that Rasputin’s presence in the royal household deepened mistrust toward Nicholas and Alexandra.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Once confined to the internet's fringes, conspiracy theories have moved squarely into the mainstream amid growing mistrust of public institutions and traditional media.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Creating this chasm of mistrust between patient and provider will have devastating effects on the vaccination rates of children in the U.S. that may take a decade or even a generation to correct.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

“Flock sincerely regrets the confusion and mistrust this has created within several communities, and made every effort possible to determine the cause of each reported instance of inadvertent sharing,” the post read.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Porlocks mistrust humans and always hide at their approach.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling




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