entrusted

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“The funds were entrusted to the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County for critical fire prevention and community safety purposes, as well as other publicly funded programs and services,” prosecutors said in the release.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

For years, Noorman had entrusted his two young children to Little Aresha, a daycare centre near his home in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta which advertises its well-equipped facilities and variety of play activities.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Coarse language obviously implies coarse thinking, and no one wants that in a leader entrusted to bring peace and prosperity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Post-training he served for several years as a liaison between Earth and the ISS, after which he was entrusted with training a new class of astronauts.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

I felt honored to be entrusted with it.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly