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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In a time when consumer trust in corporations is at an all-time low, companies that prioritize purpose, not just profit, are winning the competition.
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Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Ball’s continued involvement has built trust in the music community.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Public trust in nuclear power remains fragile because of past disasters and scandals.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, trust in the US is cratering.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
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Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Ball’s continued involvement has built trust in the music community.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Public trust in nuclear power remains fragile because of past disasters and scandals.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, trust in the US is cratering.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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