vote of confidence
noun phrase
1
: a formal process in which people (such as the members of a legislature) vote in order to indicate whether or not they support a leader, government, etc.
2
: a statement or action that shows continuing support and approval for someone
Many people say the coach should be fired, but he was given a vote of confidence by the team president this week.
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But part of it, too, was another vote of confidence in the do-it-all player who has become central to everything about the Tigers’ mission.
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Each mention is a vote of confidence in your expertise that compounds over time.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The Opening Day roster is a vote of confidence and a badge of honor.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Marriott’s recent acquisition of Postcard Cabins signals a strong vote of confidence in the outdoor hospitality sector.
—Romain Pison, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Each mention is a vote of confidence in your expertise that compounds over time.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The Opening Day roster is a vote of confidence and a badge of honor.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Marriott’s recent acquisition of Postcard Cabins signals a strong vote of confidence in the outdoor hospitality sector.
—Romain Pison, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vote of confidence
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“Vote of confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vote%20of%20confidence. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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