have faith in
idiom
: to believe that (someone or something) deserves to be trusted
His parents have always had faith in him.
We had faith in her ability to succeed.
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As a result, more than half of Republicans in her home state, 53 percent, said the lawmaker should not be reelected; 40 percent still have faith in her leadership, and 6 percent don’t know or are neutral.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
Still, Carville noted that there are upcoming opportunities for the party to gain momentum, including the Virginia gubernatorial race, and people should have faith in the party’s current leaders.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
Bulls still have faith in Musk and his promise to unveil an affordable new model EV and start a driverless ride-hailing service later this year.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Owner James Dolan is believed to have faith in both Drury and Laviolette to go beyond this season, though a few more showings like Saturday could change anyone’s mind.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 25 Apr. 2025
Still, Carville noted that there are upcoming opportunities for the party to gain momentum, including the Virginia gubernatorial race, and people should have faith in the party’s current leaders.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 18 Mar. 2025
Bulls still have faith in Musk and his promise to unveil an affordable new model EV and start a driverless ride-hailing service later this year.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Owner James Dolan is believed to have faith in both Drury and Laviolette to go beyond this season, though a few more showings like Saturday could change anyone’s mind.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Have faith in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20faith%20in. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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