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trusted in; trusting in; trusts in

Definition of trust in

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: 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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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.

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