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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Another key point is that the squad is only as deep as Arteta’s trust in it.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Among the reasons for Burks’ playing time this past season was the considerable drop-off in the play of Jaquez, the injuries that limited Nikola Jovic, the lack of complete trust in neophytes such as Pelle Larsson.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Throughout the interview, Stahl lamented the steady decline of public trust in the media, which has been amplified by Trump’s tactics.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Across 12 platforms that were surveyed, trust in all of them increased from 2024.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Among the reasons for Burks’ playing time this past season was the considerable drop-off in the play of Jaquez, the injuries that limited Nikola Jovic, the lack of complete trust in neophytes such as Pelle Larsson.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2025
Throughout the interview, Stahl lamented the steady decline of public trust in the media, which has been amplified by Trump’s tactics.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 May 2025
Across 12 platforms that were surveyed, trust in all of them increased from 2024.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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