In God We Trust
American-
a motto appearing on U.S. currency.
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motto of Florida.
Etymology
Origin of In God We Trust
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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It was also when In God We Trust was added to money.
From Slate ● Mar. 10, 2026
Hughes' "In God We Trust" poster law is also precisely written.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2022
For example, to celebrate Morgan’s 15th birthday, they produced US dollar bills with George Washington’s face replaced by the cat’s and the words In God We Trust replaced by We Trust No Dog.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 14, 2018
Our currency says In God We Trust, but it doesn’t say whose God; there is freedom to choose one’s own.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 20, 2016
My mother said people used to have signs beside their cash registers, for a joke: In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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