trust to
phrasal verb
trusted to; trusting to; trusts to
1
: to rely on (something one has no control over, such as luck or chance) to get what one wants or needs
All we can do at this point is hope for the best and trust to luck.
2
: to give the responsibility of doing (something) to (someone)
They trusted the care of their daughter to her grandparents while they were on vacation.
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The right partner brings trust to the process, which is essential for success.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Use LLCs and trusts to shield the home from lawsuits.
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The question is whether this Brewers team can be trusted to carry over its regular-season success into the postseason.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Now he may be sold if a suitable offer arrives, with Joao Pedro and Delap trusted to lead Chelsea’s attack.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Use LLCs and trusts to shield the home from lawsuits.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 23 Aug. 2025
The question is whether this Brewers team can be trusted to carry over its regular-season success into the postseason.
—Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Now he may be sold if a suitable offer arrives, with Joao Pedro and Delap trusted to lead Chelsea’s attack.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Trust to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20to. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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