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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McLaren is right to have faith in the character of its drivers to ensure this championship fight can still be managed.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
As of this writing, the Cleveland Browns have faith in giving Dillon Gabriel his first start against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Ignore the consequences have faith in the Lord / Ignorance is bliss until reality sets in / Never wake up again
During live performances, bands would commonly discuss what the songs were about.
—Edward Avery-Natale, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2025
Despite failing to see any improvement in the major league results from the rotation, the Angels still have faith in their stable of young starting options, which was bolstered by the No. 2 pick in the summer’s draft.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
As of this writing, the Cleveland Browns have faith in giving Dillon Gabriel his first start against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Ignore the consequences have faith in the Lord / Ignorance is bliss until reality sets in / Never wake up again
During live performances, bands would commonly discuss what the songs were about.
—Edward Avery-Natale, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2025
Despite failing to see any improvement in the major league results from the rotation, the Angels still have faith in their stable of young starting options, which was bolstered by the No. 2 pick in the summer’s draft.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Have faith in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20faith%20in. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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