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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Microsoft's earnings report in July rewarded us for our patience with the stock, and for our trust in Nadella and CFO Amy Hood. — Matthew J. Belvedere,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 The Monitor's View As Americans’ trust in elections wavers, local officials and volunteers are strengthening safeguards – and making sure more voters know about it. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026 Any new technology has to win the public’s trust in order to be adopted. — Chang Che, New Yorker, 24 Sep. 2026 My amendment would put the trust in the schools, students, coaches and conferences to run their own sports. — Sen. Rand Paul Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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