in trust

Idioms  

1. In the possession or care of a trustee, as in The money was held in trust for the children's education. This expression implies having confidence in someone (the trustee). [Mid-1500s]

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Example Sentences

The boom in AI is deepening a crisis in trust across society.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

That the Swedes had deployed someone to try to catch them out in a game that is founded in trust and respect.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

But his trip comes amid a major breakdown in trust between Washington and European capitals in the wake of the Greenland drama, which rattled transatlantic relations.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

They also have more than $300,000 in trust accounts for emergencies, which could go toward paying taxes on Roth conversions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 19, 2025

Membership fees paid prior to the opening of the club will be placed in trust.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker