trust to

verb

trusted to; trusting to; trusts to

transitive verb

1
: to rely on to get what is wanted or needed
You'll make more friends by seeking them out than by trusting to chance.
2
: to give to (someone) the responsibility of
They trusted the care of their daughter to her grandparents while they were away.

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This voluntary association allows trust to grow gradually in everyday life. The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026 Nacua, a fan favorite, needs to prove he can be trusted to be a leader on and off the field. Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 New head coach John Harbaugh can be trusted to take care of the health of his young stars. Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 And while Republicans once had an edge over Democrats on trust to handle the economy, that has eroded. Emily Guskin, ABC News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trust to

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“Trust to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20to. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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