Example Sentences

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Perry's mother Suzanne Morrison said the family had trusted Iwamasa.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

She said she had trusted the newspaper, which campaigned on the Lawrence family's behalf and ran a famous front page in 1997 naming five prime suspects in Stephen's murder.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

That video circulated rapidly on TikTok and other social media, leading to rumors and allegations that Halili and Reitsma had behaved abusively to fans who had trusted in them as "ministers."

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2025

Tindall’s mother, Shena Sandefur, told WRTV-TV the family had trusted Scott, who was their neighbor.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023

How blindly I had trusted they’d still be here; had told myself there’d always be next rainy season!

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo