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foster

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




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In making the change, he said he hoped “to foster a public conversation about what the Fed is doing to support a strong and resilient economy.‘

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Albanese praised Modi's leadership on Thursday for helping foster stronger ties between the two nations.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

The idea was to embed prevention specialists within targeting teams and foster a culture that prioritizes civilian security in accordance with U.S. law and international rules of war.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

It also built up a network of spies across the developing world to foster revolution.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

While his foster siblings had soccer practice, Danny always managed to find a quiet corner high up on the bleachers.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

It’s a tedious spin on a Wolverine movie Jackman has already made, 2017’s “Logan,” in which his mythic anti-heroic X-Man fosters a ferocious moppet en route to the grave.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 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

Not being able to take dogs out of their kennels made it harder for fosters and rescuers to determine whether they were suitable for rescue, some said.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

Engineers could instead program for interdependence, optimizing technology that fosters human-to-human bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 15, 2026

The young musicians in modern conservatoires, music colleges and universities study in an environment that fosters respect for and engagement with a multitude of genres and traditions.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

Stokes' mistrust of those who were a "suit" was fostered in the aftermath of the incident outside a Bristol nightclub in 2017 that almost cost him his career.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

His eight months as ambassador have been marked by a series of crises that have fostered growing distrust of America among many Europeans.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

Some of the outfits seem to confer the power of flight, though that illusion is fostered by the delirious energy of human forms liberated from conformity.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

Outgoing Prime Minister Orban fostered strong ties, making Hungary a key European hub for Chinese manufacturing.

From Barron's Apr. 17, 2026

His mother gave him the gift of music and Thrace where he grew up fostered it.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

“In practice, that could mean focusing resources on proven reading and math instruction, increasing transparency, fostering increased parental involvement, protecting fairness and safety for girls in sports,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

New research by Christos Makridis, associate research professor at Arizona State University, and Jason Schloetzer of Georgetown University also shows the limits of remote work in fostering job satisfaction.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

Ultimately, Dr. Barish argues that helping children thrive depends less on teaching specific skills and more on fostering emotional strength, confidence, and meaningful relationships.

From Science Daily Jun. 13, 2026

Later on Sunday, Leo will meet the leading lights of culture, sport and the economy at an arena, with the aim of fostering dialogue between faith and modern civil society.

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

But as new knowledge accumulated, the printing press instead of fostering scepticism began to make possible a new type of confidence.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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