Is "I trust..." BrEn?

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	Teleostomi  #364159  Sun, 13 May 07 11:08 AM Once or twice something moved about with a rustle and a splash amongst the rushes at the side of the pond. "I trust that is not a rat," said Mr. Jeremy Fisher; "I think I had better get away from here." This is from Beatrix Potter's book. Would Americans say "I trust (that...)"? Is it strictly BrEn?    Teleostomi Joined on Sat, Jun 10 2006 Regular Member (557)

	Lil' Ruby Rose  #364160  Sun, 13 May 07 11:14 AM Please remember that this book was published more than a hundred years ago.  This wouldn't be an everyday way of expressing yourself in modern BrE.    Lil' Ruby Rose Joined on Wed, Dec 20 2006 West of England Regular Member (850) Enlightenment is always preceded by confusion.

	Marius Hancu  #364203  Sun, 13 May 07 12:44 PM This is still being used in the US. See in the New York Times: YouTube Is Back Online in Brazil - New York Times “We trust that Brazilian authorities have recognized our efforts to remove all copies of the video, and we will continue to do so as we become aware that it ... ‘Typecasting’ - New York Times We trust that intelligent readers of the Book Review were not oblivious to the bile that permeated Berreby’s review and will take the time to read the book. ... Trial of Curator at the Getty Postponed by Italian Court - New ... When the July trial date was announced in May, the museum issued a statement of support for Ms. True, saying, "We trust that this trial will result in her ...    Marius Hancu Joined on Wed, Apr 26 2006 Montreal, Canada Veteran Member (11,673)
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	Yankee  #364258  Sun, 13 May 07 02:53 PM "I trust (that)..." is not an expression that you will hear every day in AmE, but using it would also not be unusual.    Yankee Joined on Sat, Apr 15 2006 Connecticut, USA Senior Member (4,157) Amy "You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." - Mark Twain
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	Philip  #364277  Sun, 13 May 07 03:41 PM  Teleostomi wrote: Once or twice something moved about with a rustle and a splash amongst the rushes at the side of the pond. "I trust that is not a rat," said Mr. Jeremy Fisher; "I think I had better get away from here." This is from Beatrix Potter's book. Would Americans say "I trust (that...)"? Is it strictly BrEn? It's not uncommon in AmE as a main clause.  It isn't used much any more, however, as a tag ending [you'll be telling the truth from now on, I trust].    Philip Joined on Thu, Jun 23 2005 USA Pacific Northwest (Seattle) Veteran Member (6,181) At reise er at leve! - H. C. Andersen
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	Philip  #364281  Sun, 13 May 07 03:43 PM Please remember that this book was published more than a hundred years ago.  This wouldn't be an everyday way of expressing yourself in modern BrEThat just blows my mind!  (I'm 62.)    Philip