vote of confidence

noun phrase

: 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.

: 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.

Examples of vote of confidence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The extension represents a vote of confidence in the Pompidou brand, which has in recent months struggled to retain its luster. —

News Desk, Artforum, 16 July 2024 But in a nod of solidarity from the powerful union, the executive committee doubled-down on their commitment to Biden in a unified vote of confidence after hearing from Biden’s top aides. —

Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 July 2024 Many Democrats are straddling the issue, offering a tepid vote of confidence if Biden runs, but urging him to face hard facts. —

Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 8 July 2024 That vote of confidence led to Mays putting it together and being named the 1951 National League Rookie of the Year. —

Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for vote of confidence

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