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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Young people’s trust in government institutions is declining overall, the poll found, with Generation Z broadly voicing skepticism of all three branches of government to act in its best interests.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Poor data quality can lead to misleading outputs, undermining trust in the system.
—Craig Costigan, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Joe’s concerned that the story will shake Kate’s confidence in her image rehab and weaken others’ trust in her ability to lead.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Poll: Trump loses trust in the economy as 100-day mark nears
The 2024 presidential election was largely about the economy.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2025
Poor data quality can lead to misleading outputs, undermining trust in the system.
—Craig Costigan, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Joe’s concerned that the story will shake Kate’s confidence in her image rehab and weaken others’ trust in her ability to lead.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Poll: Trump loses trust in the economy as 100-day mark nears
The 2024 presidential election was largely about the economy.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 24 Apr. 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 2 May. 2025.
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