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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Each territory serves a distinct role, from audio building trust to clips driving discovery and newsletters ensuring re-engagement. Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The team is currently carrying four relievers who don’t pitch in high-leverage or shouldn’t be trusted to – that would be Camilo Doval, Jake Bird, Angel Chivilli and Ryan Yarbrough — so Cashman will be on the hunt for relievers before the deadline. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026 But Avery is also an adult and should be trusted to navigate complex family dynamics on their own. R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 On-the-record conversations will explore how AI, economic uncertainty, and shifting employee expectations are reshaping organizations, from talent shortages and workforce trust to AI adoption and organizational resilience. Semafor Events, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trust to

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“Trust to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20to. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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