have faith in
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: to believe that (someone or something) deserves to be trusted
His parents have always had faith in him.
We had faith in her ability to succeed.
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The personality is a significant reason the Mets have faith in Benge to navigate the ups and downs.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The company will have to wait until Sunday to find out if viewers have faith in the new relationship between Pringles and Carpenter.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
The Giants have faith in Harbaugh to build a strong staff, of course.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
Marylanders deserve to have faith in our elections.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The company will have to wait until Sunday to find out if viewers have faith in the new relationship between Pringles and Carpenter.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
The Giants have faith in Harbaugh to build a strong staff, of course.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2026
Marylanders deserve to have faith in our elections.
—Nicolee Ambrose, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Have faith in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20faith%20in. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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