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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Trump, though, gave Duffy a glowing vote of confidence when announcing his new appointment.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 July 2025
That vote of confidence paid off, allowing Stalter to exhibit a versatility that no doubt helped her level up to multifaceted romantic lead.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025
Melvin, 63, received a vote of confidence while the Giants are in the throes of their most disappointing stretch of the season.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 July 2025
The Prime Minister is trying to save his coalition government and parliament, called the State Great Khural, is holding a vote of confidence on Monday.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 July 2025
That vote of confidence paid off, allowing Stalter to exhibit a versatility that no doubt helped her level up to multifaceted romantic lead.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025
Melvin, 63, received a vote of confidence while the Giants are in the throes of their most disappointing stretch of the season.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 July 2025
The Prime Minister is trying to save his coalition government and parliament, called the State Great Khural, is holding a vote of confidence on Monday.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
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“Vote of confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vote%20of%20confidence. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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