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in trust

Idioms

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]

Example Sentences

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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

“I was so centered and calm. I didn’t feel gutted. I didn’t feel any of those kinds of things. I just trusted, and am in trust of, whatever is going to unfold.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025

Prince Harry, his co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho and trustees resigned from their roles at Sentebale, as a "result of our loss in trust and confidence in the chair of the board".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025

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

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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