trust in

verb

trusted in; trusting in; trusts in
formal
: to have a strong belief in the goodness or ability of (someone or something) : to have trust in (someone or something)
It is important that they trust in themselves and their abilities.

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During the three-day gathering, scientists and policymakers from around the world are expected to discuss how AI is impacting education, how experts can foster trust in scientific research, recent breakthroughs in personalized medicine and more. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026 Polls, while an inexact science, show that public trust in all institutions – especially government institutions – has been declining for years. — Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2026 Following a series of scandals that shook public trust in local government, Los Angeles City Council launched a massive charter reform to boost accountability across city departments. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The result can be unpredictable outcomes that muddy accountability, require teams to retrace decisions and ultimately erode trust in the technology. — Ari Widlansky, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trust in

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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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