trusting

Example Sentences

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I get what she’s doing here: Part of motherhood is trusting that if you do it right, your child will have no problem leaving the nest.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

They’re less trusting of humans than Miguel, which is just fine with zoo managers: That’s normal capybara behavior.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

She added that she has been able to simplify the situation by trusting the process the coaching staff has implemented for the team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The implication is that lawyers need to evaluate how either trusting or skeptical jurors might view the issues in their case, Brickman added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

And I shall reproach any prince who, trusting in fortresses, considers the hatred of the people to be of little importance.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli