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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And when the system shows the spike’s duration, workload source and its downstream effects, that clarity speeds up response time and reinforces trust in the automation itself.
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Karthik Sj, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
In a letter to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, Carr argued that the national network has increasingly asserted control over local stations, and that that has eroded the public’s trust in news coverage.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 July 2025
Patrick disagreed, saying the licensing agency would bring more accountability and restore players' trust in the games.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
That can only happen if Phil and the players have trust in who is there in the room.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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Karthik Sj, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
In a letter to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts, Carr argued that the national network has increasingly asserted control over local stations, and that that has eroded the public’s trust in news coverage.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 July 2025
Patrick disagreed, saying the licensing agency would bring more accountability and restore players' trust in the games.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
That can only happen if Phil and the players have trust in who is there in the room.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 30 July 2025
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“Trust in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trust%20in. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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