foster child
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
She said she believed the theft may have been a part of a coping mechanism and likened herself to a foster child who may hoard items or food as a means of soothing themselves.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2025
At first, Sharon and Tim had "some very difficult times" with the foster child, who the BBC is not naming.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025
Him being a foster child feels like a significant piece of things.
From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023
The state pays Amerigroup a fixed amount per foster child to provide coverage and hold down costs.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2023
“We can take her as a foster child while they work out the details.”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
