trust in
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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To further reinforce transparency, the audit findings would be made available to the public, guiding future policy decisions and fostering trust in the state’s fiscal management.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The goal is to protect residents while maintaining trust in government.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Restoring trust in our elections.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Gallup reported in 2025 that trust in mass media had dropped to 28%, with Democrats remaining far more trusting than Republicans.
—Larry Clifton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The goal is to protect residents while maintaining trust in government.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Restoring trust in our elections.
—Kevin Fixler
may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026
Gallup reported in 2025 that trust in mass media had dropped to 28%, with Democrats remaining far more trusting than Republicans.
—Larry Clifton, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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