reposed

Example Sentences

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“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

Passing sentence at Sheffield Crown Court, Judge Richardson said he had "betrayed every ounce of trust reposed in you".

From BBC • May 10, 2022

Seattle’s charter says the mayor “shall direct and control all subordinate officers of the city, except insofar as such enforcement, direction and control is by this charter reposed in some other officer or board.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2021

Smiling beatifically, and wearing both his decorations, Napoleon reposed on a bed of straw on the platform, with the money at his side, neatly piled on a china dish from the farmhouse kitchen.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell