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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However, public trust in that body and the wider judiciary is scant following a slew of high-profile graft scandals coupled with a conspicuous lack of prosecutions or accountability.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 June 2025
Instead, relying on averages, setting realistic assumptions, and trusting in the process helps keep emotions in check.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The moment a fearful shelter dog put her trust in a volunteer trainer brought people to tears.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Kennedy talks a lot about restoring trust in public health.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 June 2025
Instead, relying on averages, setting realistic assumptions, and trusting in the process helps keep emotions in check.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The moment a fearful shelter dog put her trust in a volunteer trainer brought people to tears.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Kennedy talks a lot about restoring trust in public health.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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