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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That confusion mirrors a broader collapse in trust in both news organizations and social platforms — a decline seen across political parties and age groups.
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Antonio Ferme, Variety, 15 Nov. 2025
Family members are collectively worth billions, but much of their assets are held in trusts in offshore accounts that would be hard to access through lawsuits.
—NPR, 14 Nov. 2025
The World Giving Index 2024 noted that global online donations grew year-over-year, but public trust in charitable transparency remains volatile.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Ellie Goulding is putting her trust in forces beyond her control.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
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Antonio Ferme, Variety, 15 Nov. 2025
Family members are collectively worth billions, but much of their assets are held in trusts in offshore accounts that would be hard to access through lawsuits.
—NPR, 14 Nov. 2025
The World Giving Index 2024 noted that global online donations grew year-over-year, but public trust in charitable transparency remains volatile.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
Ellie Goulding is putting her trust in forces beyond her control.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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