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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When financial institutions are allowed to operate with minimal oversight, they are incentivized to prioritize short-term gains over long-term stability, creating a moral hazard that undermines trust in the system.
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Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The long, sweeping uphill left-hander is both the high note and the bravest pill: a completely blind 20 percent corner requiring you to keep your foot in it, take a deep breath, and put a lot of trust in the pro.
—Sue Callaway, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
The outbreak comes at a time of dropping vaccination rates and declining trust in public health institutions.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Flying requires us to relinquish control and put our trust in pilots, which is also challenging.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
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Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The long, sweeping uphill left-hander is both the high note and the bravest pill: a completely blind 20 percent corner requiring you to keep your foot in it, take a deep breath, and put a lot of trust in the pro.
—Sue Callaway, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
The outbreak comes at a time of dropping vaccination rates and declining trust in public health institutions.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Flying requires us to relinquish control and put our trust in pilots, which is also challenging.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trust in
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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