trust in
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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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
When fame and pop stardom can be so fickle and ephemeral, trusting in your talent might actually be the smartest career move.
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The nosedive in trust in journalism is multifactorial, and journalists themselves are not without blame.
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—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
When fame and pop stardom can be so fickle and ephemeral, trusting in your talent might actually be the smartest career move.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The nosedive in trust in journalism is multifactorial, and journalists themselves are not without blame.
—Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Iran’s negotiators expressed defiance, saying there was ‘no trust in guarantees or words’ from the American side.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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