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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]


Example Sentences

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This decline in trust “did not come out of nowhere, nor did it happen overnight,” McInnis wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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

He set out measures he said would allow the broadcaster to play a leading role in reversing a breakdown in trust in information and institutions, as well as tackling division and disconnection between people.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

After its implementation, vacancies in trust buildings skyrocketed, which further sapped the organization’s revenues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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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