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Gloucestershire have entrusted the captaincy to Australia batter Cameron Bancroft while another Australian, Peter Handscomb, has taken over at Leicestershire, having also led Middlesex in the past.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025

“I promise to carry out the tasks that the people have entrusted to me and to bring prosperity to the Timorese people through government programs,” Gusmao said at the swearing-in ceremony.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2023

Unfortunately, if we don't get a handle on those we have entrusted to protect and serve us, we're going to see it again and again.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2023

“It has also supported the retirement savings of individuals, universities, nonprofits and others who have entrusted us as a fiduciary.”

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2023

He had been friendly with the Garths, and James Walker, junior, was almost the last person in Nuttonby he would have entrusted with any scandal or secret which affected them.

From The House 'Round the Corner by Tracy, Louis