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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The fatal shooting haunting Minneapolis No moment underscored the crisis in trust in Hennepin County more than the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
When that question was first asked by the National Election Study in 1958, an overwhelming 73% of Americans held that level of trust in their government.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
When voters believe elections are dominated by powerful interests beyond their control, trust in government erodes.
—Michael Gianaris, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Some Minnesotans reacted with doubt and concern to Homan’s announcement Thursday, as many residents’ trust in law enforcement has been eroded by the killings of two residents, weeks of clashes and a troubled history of high-profile tragedies.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
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Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
When that question was first asked by the National Election Study in 1958, an overwhelming 73% of Americans held that level of trust in their government.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
When voters believe elections are dominated by powerful interests beyond their control, trust in government erodes.
—Michael Gianaris, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Some Minnesotans reacted with doubt and concern to Homan’s announcement Thursday, as many residents’ trust in law enforcement has been eroded by the killings of two residents, weeks of clashes and a troubled history of high-profile tragedies.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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