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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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.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
That being said, there is plenty of reason to still have faith in Rodgers, who looked very impressive for stretches in 2024 and could strongly benefit from playing for a team that has not posted a losing record since 2003.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Those who have faith in the supplement stack will most likely drink between three to five types of natural or herbal pills as part of their wellness routine.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Akinola mentioned how people with illnesses are stigmatized and how people can stigmatize health care professionals, and don’t have faith in them.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
That being said, there is plenty of reason to still have faith in Rodgers, who looked very impressive for stretches in 2024 and could strongly benefit from playing for a team that has not posted a losing record since 2003.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Those who have faith in the supplement stack will most likely drink between three to five types of natural or herbal pills as part of their wellness routine.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Akinola mentioned how people with illnesses are stigmatized and how people can stigmatize health care professionals, and don’t have faith in them.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2025
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“Have faith in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20faith%20in. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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