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foster

Definition for foster

verb as in promote, support

verb as in give care or accommodation to

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Fico has also angered Slovaks by fostering close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin and rejecting military aid to Ukraine, battling a Russian invasion since 2022.

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The complaint alleges: The company “fostered a pervasive ‘frat boy’ workplace culture that continues to thrive.

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The Telecommunications Act, which deregulated the industry with the aim of fostering competition and growth, “created the foundation for open markets, competition, safe and significant growth,” he said.

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This narrowed the gap separating those with the highest graduation rates — Asians and whites — from other groups, including Latino students, Black students and those in foster care.

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Emma and Mike, from North Yorkshire, adopted their children - a brother and sister - in January after they had previously been in foster care for two and a half years.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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