intrusting

Example Sentences

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Let me show my appreciation of that confidence by intrusting you with one equally important.

From Gabriel Conroy by Harte, Bert

Were Bluebeard to do me the honor of intrusting me with his keys, I should spend a pleasant half-hour speculating on his family affairs.

From The Gentle Reader by Crothers, Samuel McChord

Jefferson Davis saw the mistake he had made in intrusting important interests to political generals.

From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Morris, Charles

Judaism differs from all the ancient religions chiefly in its intrusting its truth to the whole people instead of a special priesthood.

From Jewish Theology by Kohler, Kaufmann

Frau von Lasberg, who was sniffing at her vinaigrette, looked dismayed; she had no idea of intrusting her precious health to this peasant doctor.

From The Alpine Fay A Romance by Elisabeth Buerstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)