have faith in
idiom
: 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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Many Americans do not have faith in the US government, and view Trump’s election as essentially the end of the democratic order and accountability.
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
There won’t be any noteworthy tweaks if Herbert can’t play because the Chargers have faith in Lance.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
Hernández had a message for his pitcher ahead of the eventual complete game, urging Yamamoto to have faith in his abilities.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
McLaren is right to have faith in the character of its drivers to ensure this championship fight can still be managed.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
There won’t be any noteworthy tweaks if Herbert can’t play because the Chargers have faith in Lance.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025
Hernández had a message for his pitcher ahead of the eventual complete game, urging Yamamoto to have faith in his abilities.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
McLaren is right to have faith in the character of its drivers to ensure this championship fight can still be managed.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Have faith in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20faith%20in. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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