reposed

Example Sentences

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"I was so touched by the trust he reposed in me," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“She expressed a desire to vote and told me a little about her philanthropic work. She reposed great faith and confidence in Mr. Leno and relied on him for her protection and guidance.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2024

Kumar's comments came after Adani said in a statement late on Sunday that its "strategic and long-term investors have reposed complete faith and confidence in the group".

From Reuters • Jan. 30, 2023

Rehnquist wrote that the “controversy . . . involves a political question” and that “the word ‘sole’ indicates that this authority is reposed in the Senate and nowhere else.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2021

Like that immortal hero, she reposed awhile after the first attempt, which resulted in a tumble and the least lovely of the giant’s treasures, if I remember rightly.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott