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.
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The families also lamented the collective damage that Williams, 26, caused to their trust in law enforcement.
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
As the country grapples with polarization and declining trust in institutions, this could help restore faith in politics.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Advertisement This comes as cord-cutting has eroded the traditional media landscape and Americans’ trust in news outlets continues to sour.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Republicans have much less trust in the integrity of the system than Democrats.
—Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
As the country grapples with polarization and declining trust in institutions, this could help restore faith in politics.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Advertisement This comes as cord-cutting has eroded the traditional media landscape and Americans’ trust in news outlets continues to sour.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Republicans have much less trust in the integrity of the system than Democrats.
—Chris Jackson, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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