trust in

phrasal 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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That said, the policy change also reflects a broader change in the media landscape, where trust in news outlets is at an all time low, while freewheeling digital hosts routinely publish hours-long conversations with guests. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025 According to a recent study by Pew Research Center, Republicans and independents who lean Republican who trust in mainstream news organizations hold CBS News in relatively high regard. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025 If trust in the institution erodes this will have a negative effect on public life more generally, calling into question the impartiality of the justice system. Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025 By embedding traceability into every layer of operations, companies meet regulatory demands and build consumer trust in an increasingly competitive market. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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