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entrust

[en-truhst] / ɛnˈtrʌst /


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Salcido is among a small but growing number of business owners in the US said to be choosing to entrust their ventures to employees, rather than sell to an outside buyer.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

Murrin’s case highlights pitfalls that lurk when people entrust someone with their taxes, according to Olson.

From MarketWatch Feb. 27, 2026

Major investors and tenants also remain reluctant to entrust multibillion-dollar decisions to unproven platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 23, 2026

When we entrust digital platforms with our biometric data, we hand over unique, irreplaceable biological identifiers.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 3, 2026

We entrust into thy hands, most merciful Father, The soul of this our child departed.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

It added: "Leadership in football is not a possession. It is not about holding - or demanding - power to be held. It is a duty of service to the football family that entrusts it."

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Constitution entrusts Congress with the power to “declare war.”

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 3, 2026

Ohtani instead entrusts the team’s public relations staff to decline interviews on his behalf.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 9, 2025

Our legal system entrusts trial judges with a wide swath of discretionary decisions in ruling on evidence, framing jury instructions, and controlling other facets of the cases they try, with barely any appellate supervision.

From Slate Jan. 16, 2024

"He entrusts some small matters to us, to lighten his load."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

"When trust is broken through deception, when an individual places himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority, that duty has been abandoned," the letter read.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The World Cup semifinal — one of the biggest matches a referee can officiate — had just been entrusted to the Salvadoran.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

“We are honored to be entrusted as the next stewards of the Seattle Seahawks,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Buddhist monks are highly venerated in Thailand, entrusted with preserving and passing on the Buddha's teachings.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

“I was entrusted with a message for you.”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

As AI takes over more menial tasks, companies are entrusting interns with bigger responsibilities—from leading projects to business trips abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

"I am thankful to the President for entrusting me with the distinct privilege of speaking on his behalf at the White House podium," Leavitt said on social media as her departure was announced.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Barcelona thanked Jorge "for his commitment to our club, for entrusting us with the beginnings and the most glorious years of his son Leo's football career".

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

To do that, she has to leave home, separating herself from her upbringing and entrusting SaraLee to her family’s care.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 17, 2026

“Thank you for entrusting your confidence in us, young one. Close your eyes now, and try to get some rest.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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