intrusting

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Fear of "the King of Hanover" was described as the reason for intrusting him as a baby to Admiral Allan, whose frigate was off the coast.

From Story of My Life, volumes 1-3 by Hare, Augustus J. C.

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

From Gabriel Conroy by Harte, Bert

Jefferson Davis saw the mistake he had made in intrusting important interests to political generals.

From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Morris, Charles

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

Judaism differs from all the ancient religions chiefly in its intrusting its truth to the whole people instead of a special priesthood.

From Jewish Theology by Kohler, Kaufmann