intrusting

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He enjoined that the building should forthwith be destroyed, intrusting the task to the swift hands of Theophilus.

From History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition by Draper, John William

Your gallant record justifies us in intrusting the papers to your care.

From Guy in the Jungle A Boy's Adventure in the Wilds of Africa by Graydon, William Murray

The point at issue is whether Johanna feels sufficient affection and esteem for you to allow of her intrusting to you her future, and to this question you must ask the answer yourself.

From A Noble Name or D?nninghausen by Gl?mer, Claire Von

And very ill-natured it was of him to leave me in the stable, instead of intrusting me to your care, mistress.

From For the Cause by Weyman, Stanley J.

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

From Gabriel Conroy by Harte, Bert