position of trust

noun phrase

: a job/position in which one has a lot of responsibility and power

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In a statement, the police department believes there could be additional victims due to Chiu's position of trust. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The age of consent in Western Australia is 16, but the law raises it to 18 if the older person is in a position of trust, power or responsibility. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 One notable case involved a Roman Catholic priest who allegedly used his position of trust to groom and abuse a child. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 Due to the suspect’s position of trust, detectives believe there may be additional victims, Shih said. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for position of trust

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“Position of trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/position%20of%20trust. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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