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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How will general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel, who were given a vote of confidence from owner Steve Ross after Sunday’s loss to the Jets, handle Tyreek’s latest tantrum?
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Internal Risks French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned on December 5 after losing a vote of confidence, leaving France without a functioning government and no clear parliamentary majority to address the country's mounting budget deficit.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
His comments come shortly after Reuters reported German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set on Wednesday to submit a request to parliament to hold a vote of confidence.
—Sam Meredith,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Winners and losers: Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen received a vote of confidence from Giants co-owner John Mara, but Sunday's embarrassment throws a 2025 return into question.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Internal Risks French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned on December 5 after losing a vote of confidence, leaving France without a functioning government and no clear parliamentary majority to address the country's mounting budget deficit.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
His comments come shortly after Reuters reported German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set on Wednesday to submit a request to parliament to hold a vote of confidence.
—Sam Meredith,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Winners and losers: Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen received a vote of confidence from Giants co-owner John Mara, but Sunday's embarrassment throws a 2025 return into question.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Vote of confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vote%20of%20confidence. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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