lose faith in

phrase

: to no longer believe that (someone or something) can be trusted
people who have lost faith in their government

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On Monday, the Alameda County District Attorney’s office moved to dismiss the murder case against him for lack of proof, citing unspecified problems with the evidence that made prosecutors lose faith in the case. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 The poet begins to lose faith in his subject—why write about such a trivial matter as Europe descends into war? — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 Recalling their role is essential today, as many of us—their successors—lose faith in our collective ability to address problems. — T. H. Breen, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 And once performance falters, customers are likely to lose faith in your brand. — Brian Coyne, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lose faith in

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“Lose faith in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lose%20faith%20in. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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