reposed

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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

"I am humbled by the overwhelming vote of confidence reposed in me by the party," Mahama said shortly after the declaration.

From Reuters • May 14, 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

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

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