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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Backing the Titans, who are 7-point underdogs, isn't necessarily a vote of confidence in Ward and Tennessee's offense.
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Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
The terms and timing of Redick’s contract extension weren’t immediately known, but served as a vote of confidence in Redick from the Lakers’ ownership and front office after just one season at the helm.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
The military fared better with a vote of confidence of 49%.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
That certainly looks like a vote of confidence from the organization.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
The terms and timing of Redick’s contract extension weren’t immediately known, but served as a vote of confidence in Redick from the Lakers’ ownership and front office after just one season at the helm.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
The military fared better with a vote of confidence of 49%.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
That certainly looks like a vote of confidence from the organization.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2025.
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