on faith

phrase

: without question
took everything he said on faith

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Both were leading unconventional, isolated lives and relied on faith for solace, even joy. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 The film reflects on faith, kinship and the passage from life to death. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026 The challenge is how to make big bets without asking stakeholders to accept ambition on faith. — Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The Dream's voluntary chapel program brings players from opposing teams together before games for a brief service centered on faith and community. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on faith

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“On faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20faith. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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