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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Chad Techner, founder and CEO of Metro Food Rescue, said the back-and-forth eroded trust in SNAP benefits and, in turn, increases demand on the charitable food system.
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Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Local health officials across the country have expressed concern that confusion related to the changes could erode public trust in scientific data and health organizations at large.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Gore said federal intervention in policing undermines a community's trust in local law enforcement.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
The outcome may shape the House's approach to self-policing and influence the public's trust in congressional accountability.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2025
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Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Local health officials across the country have expressed concern that confusion related to the changes could erode public trust in scientific data and health organizations at large.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Gore said federal intervention in policing undermines a community's trust in local law enforcement.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
The outcome may shape the House's approach to self-policing and influence the public's trust in congressional accountability.
—Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2025
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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