trust in
phrasal verb
trusted in; trusting in; trusts in
formal
: to have a strong belief in the goodness or ability of (someone or something) : to have trust in (someone or something)
It is important that they trust in themselves and their abilities.
Examples of trust in in a Sentence
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We’re already primed to be distrustful of politicians and public trust in official accounts and expert opinion has been continuously eroded.
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Rafael Perez, Orange County Register, 12 Apr. 2024
Among Democrats, only 9% — half the Republican baseline — had little or no trust in scientists and that rose only slightly, to 13%.
—Tom Frieden, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
Amid turbulent times, including an unfavorable view of the economy, wars abroad in Ukraine and the Middle East, an upcoming U.S. presidential election, and a divisive political environment, corporate leaders face challenges to retaining trust in the workplace.
—Byjohn Kell, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
The key to its sustainability is whether enough governments, companies, and individuals will put their long-term trust in a string of computer code.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2024
These statistics showcase the growing trust in AI, ushering in an era of global, widespread high-tech implementation.
—Hilary Tetenabaum, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
The retired general and former chief of the military general staff was able to instill public trust in Netanyahu's cabinet.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
There’s also misplaced trust in the entertainment value of squeezing every ounce of shock from the letters (such language!), while counting on knowing nods about what the key message is (female emancipation!).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Being kicked out of the classroom can fracture kids’ trust in their teachers and the institution early on.
—Ariel Gilreath, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
Rafael Perez, Orange County Register, 12 Apr. 2024
Among Democrats, only 9% — half the Republican baseline — had little or no trust in scientists and that rose only slightly, to 13%.
—Tom Frieden, STAT, 11 Apr. 2024
Amid turbulent times, including an unfavorable view of the economy, wars abroad in Ukraine and the Middle East, an upcoming U.S. presidential election, and a divisive political environment, corporate leaders face challenges to retaining trust in the workplace.
—Byjohn Kell, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
The key to its sustainability is whether enough governments, companies, and individuals will put their long-term trust in a string of computer code.
—Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Apr. 2024
These statistics showcase the growing trust in AI, ushering in an era of global, widespread high-tech implementation.
—Hilary Tetenabaum, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
The retired general and former chief of the military general staff was able to instill public trust in Netanyahu's cabinet.
—Mansee Khurana, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
There’s also misplaced trust in the entertainment value of squeezing every ounce of shock from the letters (such language!), while counting on knowing nods about what the key message is (female emancipation!).
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Being kicked out of the classroom can fracture kids’ trust in their teachers and the institution early on.
—Ariel Gilreath, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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