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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Across many surveys, trust in the nonprofit sector has remained higher than most others.
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James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.
—Julie Won, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
While trust in the program may be damaged due to the case against one of their colleagues, the staff in recent days has only intensified their presence in communities, Mavronis said.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
But the divisiveness of today’s political environment could damage trust in the court system — and make some candidates vulnerable to sanctions, said Dixson.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
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James Pollard, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.
—Julie Won, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
While trust in the program may be damaged due to the case against one of their colleagues, the staff in recent days has only intensified their presence in communities, Mavronis said.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
But the divisiveness of today’s political environment could damage trust in the court system — and make some candidates vulnerable to sanctions, said Dixson.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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