trust in
verb
trusted in; trusting in; trusts in
formal
: to have a strong belief in the goodness or ability of (someone or something) : to have trust in (someone or something)
It is important that they trust in themselves and their abilities.
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Lisa Bryant, chair of Fresno State’s political science department who researches political polarization and trust in elections, said lower turnout in many inland counties reflects long-standing demographic and socioeconomic trends.
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Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
There are plenty of brands, such as Enron, that collapsed because customers, investors and employees lost trust in how the company operated.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The issue is command and trust in his stuff.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 21 June 2026
Voting against suspension has its own set of dangers, such as undermining trust in city government.
—Los Angeles City Hall, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
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Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
There are plenty of brands, such as Enron, that collapsed because customers, investors and employees lost trust in how the company operated.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
The issue is command and trust in his stuff.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 21 June 2026
Voting against suspension has its own set of dangers, such as undermining trust in city government.
—Los Angeles City Hall, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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