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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The duo have a vote of confidence from Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Hollywood mogul turned investor, who has taken a stake in Reactor through his WndrCo holding company.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 May 2026
Everyone could use a vote of confidence.
—Jed Brewer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Just last week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch gave him a major vote of confidence, promoting him to command the new Bronx North patrol borough.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Given a chance that day to offer manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown a vote of confidence, Crane did not.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 May 2026
Everyone could use a vote of confidence.
—Jed Brewer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Just last week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch gave him a major vote of confidence, promoting him to command the new Bronx North patrol borough.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Given a chance that day to offer manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown a vote of confidence, Crane did not.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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 7 Jun. 2026.
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