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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The show started off with a minuscule six-episode order at NBC (not exactly a vote of confidence) and yada yada yada ended in 1998 with 76 million people tuning into the series finale.
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
The drama starring Kathy Bates has backed up CBS‘ early vote of confidence with another strong showing.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
His words appeared to be a vote of confidence for Liam Lawson, who will replace Daniel Ricciardo at RB for the remaining six races of the season, starting with the US Grand Prix this weekend.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
The move would be a major vote of confidence in the recovery effort led by Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, which has till now brought only worsening earnings reports and a plunging stock price.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2024
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
The drama starring Kathy Bates has backed up CBS‘ early vote of confidence with another strong showing.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
His words appeared to be a vote of confidence for Liam Lawson, who will replace Daniel Ricciardo at RB for the remaining six races of the season, starting with the US Grand Prix this weekend.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
The move would be a major vote of confidence in the recovery effort led by Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, which has till now brought only worsening earnings reports and a plunging stock price.
—Greg McKenna, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Vote of confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vote%20of%20confidence. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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