trust in
phrasal 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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The results flipped when respondents were asked about their trust in the EU’s AI regulation.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The team says the result establishes new trust in artificial intelligence for safety-critical missions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Rebuilding trust in institutions, expanding civic engagement, and giving young people real voices in shaping policy can further restore a sense of agency and hope.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Critics have said the partnerships can erode trust in immigrant communities and make people less likely to report crimes.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The team says the result establishes new trust in artificial intelligence for safety-critical missions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Rebuilding trust in institutions, expanding civic engagement, and giving young people real voices in shaping policy can further restore a sense of agency and hope.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Critics have said the partnerships can erode trust in immigrant communities and make people less likely to report crimes.
—Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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