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  1. 24-Sep-2011, 20:17 #1
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    Arrow Trust?

    1a "She trusted him."
    1b "She trusted in him."

    2a "She trusted his ability."
    2b "She trusted in his ability."

    How is "to trust" different from "to trust in"? Are there usage errors in the four sentences?
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    Default Re: Trust?

    trust something/someone
    have trust/faith in something/someone
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    Default Re: Trust?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kelleyy View Post
    1a "She trusted him."
    1b "She trusted in him."

    2a "She trusted his ability."
    2b "She trusted in his ability."

    How is "to trust" different from "to trust in"? Are there usage errors in the four sentences?
    There is no practical difference in meaning.
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