trusted
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They also raised questions as to whether the charges could be trusted to be accurate — citing similar accusations being disproved elsewhere in the country.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
When Ivan's handler was pressed on whether he could be trusted, the handler replied: "I'm not sure of anyone, except myself."
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
They can use “ID spoofing,” so the call shows on your smartphone as your trusted bank, mortgage servicer or credit union.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
Executives usually prefer to hire someone internally, tapping a trusted lieutenant proven at navigating an organization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
The boy hadn’t trusted him at first —social workers, in his experience, said all kinds of things—but had grown to believe him.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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