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foster

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




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"Barbie Dream Fest was created as an intimate fan convention designed to foster meaningful connection, inspiration, and closer access to Barbie and her world. We will be providing full refunds to everyone who purchased tickets."

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He pointed an audience of several hundred people to his contributions to a project called Shaping AI, a collaboration among researchers and academics meant to foster conversation about how AI is used.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

He’s now in foster care but dealing with pain, according to CBS News.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Vanguard has historically taken a paternalistic attitude toward its clients, attempting to foster a culture of long-term investing instead of short-term speculation.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“We’ve done everything we can, Danny. But she’s gone. It’s been months now. The police say she must’ve run away with the older foster kids.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova