trust to

verb

trusted to; trusting to; trusts to

transitive verb

1
: to rely on to get what is wanted or needed
You'll make more friends by seeking them out than by trusting to chance.
2
: to give to (someone) the responsibility of
They trusted the care of their daughter to her grandparents while they were away.

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Successful firms will be those who combine technology with expertise and client trust to solve clients’ most complex challenges. Rachel Proffitt, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Blanca Vanburian, who was doing a variation of Tai Chi on the lawn outside her apartment building, had several good questions, including one about whether the city could be trusted to maintain a new park. Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 There was, instead, a lineup of 11 players whom everyone in the room trusted to perform. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 20 June 2026 There is something profound in being trusted to carry someone’s worst news with enough care that the weight becomes, if not lighter, then at least shared. Khushali Jhaveri, STAT, 17 June 2026 That what was offered in pensions, in property, and in dignity could never be trusted to match what was taken. Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 The East Lake Foundation, the community quarterback, continues to preserve affordability and is developing a community land trust to create long-term affordable homeownership opportunities. Carol Naughton, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 Later this evening, Venus and Jupiter bring healing and trust to your intimate affairs. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 For instance, the department might allow trusts to take unlimited deductions on distributing income to beneficiaries such as family members, which would resolve the biggest concern for financial advisors, Miller said. Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 4 June 2026

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“Trust to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20to. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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