The phrase "appeared to trust" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing someone's perception or belief about another person's trustworthiness or confidence in a situation.
Example: "Despite the challenges they faced, she appeared to trust her team to deliver the project on time."
Alternatives: "seemed to have faith" or "looked like they trusted".
It is also true to an extent that captains have never appeared to trust those who do have some ability, or have the wit to think outside the narrow parameters of a set bowling plan.
Erdely appeared to trust Jackie's account largely because the alleged victim was referred to her by a UVA staffer working on sexual assault issues, as the writer sought examples for a story on the pervasiveness of these crimes on campuses nationwide.
Community members appeared to trust and relate to them but also expressed respect for them and gratitude that they had come to the region and cared to help.
Participants appeared to trust government sources but felt that much more could be done to help educate them via written material or the broadcast media.
Overall, women appeared to trust and value the services provided at ANC. ' So when leaving the house in the morning it is clear in the mind that you will get some injections, some drugs and advice.
Where closures happened effectively and smoothly, members of the school community appeared to trust that the closure strategy was important to the health of the nation and would be effective in slowing the spread of the influenza virus [ 22].
They do not appear to trust anyone but themselves.
So what makes them tick, these politicians whom no one appears to trust any more?
But above all, Karzai simply doesn't appear to trust the United States.
She said: "The reality is that this is the people's election, and voters do not appear to trust either party with a majority.
The Dutch press corps, most of whom have known Schippers since she was a teenager and appear to trust her implicitly, has melted away.
