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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In a vote of confidence, Congress, at the Obama administration's request, approved a two-year extension for Mueller to remain at his post.
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Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
In an extraordinary vote of confidence, Congress, at the Obama administration’s request, approved a two-year extension for Mueller to remain at his post.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
And just like Nolan back then, Coogler not winning it all this year was, in one sense, a vote of confidence in his future.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
As the chairman of the Cabinet, the president appoints its ministers, pending a parliamentary vote of confidence.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
In an extraordinary vote of confidence, Congress, at the Obama administration’s request, approved a two-year extension for Mueller to remain at his post.
—Eric Tucker, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
And just like Nolan back then, Coogler not winning it all this year was, in one sense, a vote of confidence in his future.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
As the chairman of the Cabinet, the president appoints its ministers, pending a parliamentary vote of confidence.
—Eric Lob, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2026.
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