lose faith in

phrase

: to no longer believe that (someone or something) can be trusted
people who have lost faith in their government

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So what happens when the people being governed lose faith in those doing the governing? — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Warsh denied that consumers would lose faith in the Fed’s ability to get inflation back to its 2% target, given its decision to forego a rate hike. — Christopher Rugaber`, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 The deeper question is whether people are beginning to lose faith in the country itself, including its democratic promises and its future. — Diana Orcés, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026 Throughout the recount saga, many attorneys and advocates raised concerns that voters could be disenfranchised, leading Hoosiers to lose faith in the election process. — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lose faith in

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“Lose faith in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20faith%20in. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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