vote of confidence
noun phrase
1
: a formal process in which people (such as the members of a legislature) vote in order to indicate whether or not they support a leader, government, etc.
2
: a statement or action that shows continuing support and approval for someone
Many people say the coach should be fired, but he was given a vote of confidence by the team president this week.
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Oyun-Erdene lost a vote of confidence in parliament on Monday, according to a parliamentary statement, failing to secure a majority 64 votes in the 126-seat body.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 3 June 2025
That company thought so, too — and four days later, announced a $10 billion buyback in a clear vote of confidence from CEO Hock Tan.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 5 May 2025
The move is a significant lineup change and a major vote of confidence in the rookie, who is batting .349 with a 1.015 OPS since April 18.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
The purchases were small, but could still be taken as a vote of confidence in the company’s direction under a new CEO.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 3 June 2025
That company thought so, too — and four days later, announced a $10 billion buyback in a clear vote of confidence from CEO Hock Tan.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 5 May 2025
The move is a significant lineup change and a major vote of confidence in the rookie, who is batting .349 with a 1.015 OPS since April 18.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
The purchases were small, but could still be taken as a vote of confidence in the company’s direction under a new CEO.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for vote of confidence
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“Vote of confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vote%20of%20confidence. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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