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entrust

[en-truhst] / ɛnˈtrʌst /


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America’s Founders and Adam Smith knew better than to entrust the future to philosopher-kings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

But after the LAFD’s failures in the Palisades fire, some voters may be reluctant to entrust its leaders with more money.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

The regent said when Sabata was older, he would entrust the future king to Reverend Harris, who would train him as both a Christian and a traditional ruler.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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