position of trust

noun phrase

: a job/position in which one has a lot of responsibility and power

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Police said there may be other victims due to Plascencia's position of trust as an aide at the high school. — Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 27 May 2026 The criminal actions of Peters, who was placed in a position of trust by voters, were heinous. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026 One notable case involved a Roman Catholic priest who allegedly used his position of trust to groom and abuse a child. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 Due to the suspect’s position of trust, detectives believe there may be additional victims, Shih said. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for position of trust

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“Position of trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/position%20of%20trust. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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