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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Goodrum says the focus on Fauci's stance may erode public trust in research. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 29 July 2026 Vaccination rates have declined in pockets of the country, trust in institutions has eroded and local health departments continue to struggle with workforce shortages and unstable funding while responding to an ever-growing list of responsibilities. — Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 But polling also suggests that trust in Fauci has ticked down over time. — Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 Sports analysts believe gambling is damaging trust in games and fans’ delight in honest competition. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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