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foster

[faw-ster, fos-ter] / ˈfɔ stər, ˈfɒs tər /




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"Today's action will help foster additional investment in Syria to promote political and economic stability," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

In the meantime, it doesn’t hurt to mull over other ways to help foster an appreciation for delayed gratification — in ways you’d be able to see and appreciate while you’re alive.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 2026

A Space Force spokeswoman said program requirements are contractor-agnostic, and that its acquisition strategy was designed to foster open competition and meet military needs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

"I was taken into foster care. I was looked after by a few different people, taken away from my dad and my sister, the family pets. It was quite difficult," he said.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

They’re about this foster kid, Stevie, who finds out he’s a magician and attends a magical prep school with his best friends, Kevin and Chloe.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Activists say there weren’t enough fosters for the babies, which need around-the-clock care for weeks.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

The British political system "fosters the eccentricity, the wonderment and the humour of politics", he added.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

The boot camp fosters an environment where students feel comfortable failing, said Saint Juste, 20, who will attend Kennesaw State University in the fall.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The fourth edition of the summit, which fosters diplomatic interactions between India and countries of the African continent, was set to be held in Delhi from 28-31 May after more than a decade.

From BBC May 22, 2026

But, as Forbes magazine has stated, “America’s culture, which fosters entrepreneurship and risk-taking, is the key ingredient that allows it to be one of the most innovative nations on earth.”

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

Sepulveda was a foster parent and fostered approximately 90 children over the years.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Born in Wolverhampton, Hudson-Smith said before the championships that it would "mean the world" to land gold not only home soil, but inside the arena which fostered his love for the sport.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

The Bundists ran social programs that fostered Yiddish culture.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

“Not only the long-awaited championship, but the likability of the team has really fostered a new generation of fans,” says Marangi.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

Nicasia is Orlagh’s daughter, sent to be fostered in the High King’s Court.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Music publications like Stereogum and Pitchfork have switched to a paid supporter model while fostering their communities of indie music obsessives in robust — and, in Pitchfork’s case, brand new — comment sections.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

“Without compromising its fundamental objective of ensuring price stability, this decision also implies smoothing economic fluctuations and fostering full employment.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

At Bellflower Middle and High School, Principal Jessica Cummings said a Teen Dating Violence Awareness Week and parent workshops focused on fostering healthy relationships increased awareness on her campus.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

This includes the care system, fostering and adoption practices, related institutions such as "baby homes", private nursing homes, and cross-border and international transfers of women and children.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Europe’s fragmentation did, and China’s unity didn’t, foster the advance of technology, science, and capitalism by fostering competition between states and providing innovators with alternative sources of support and havens from persecution.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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