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foster

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




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Her two younger siblings are now living with a new foster mother.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Infrastructure investments have an important GDP multiplier effect that can foster significant economic growth by keeping basic services available and flowing, Cliquet said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

Advocates are urging the panel to adopt Ormond’s version because it contains more compliance conditions, including mechanisms to foster an inclusive workplace.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

The organisation said it would share the feedback with judges and consider it as it continued to "foster an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone taking part".

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

I am much happier now to be living with foster parents.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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

The back-and-forth fosters confusion but also distrust, she said: "It further perpetuates the myth of like, the sketchy abortion doctor in the back alley."

From Barron's May 10, 2026

The Yerevan gathering is the first of its kind in the Caucasus and comes as Armenia fosters closer ties with Europe while seeking to cautiously loosen itself from Russia's grasp.

From Barron's May 4, 2026

Mark and Linda were good people, had been his fosters for almost two years, and Joaquin liked them.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

There is perhaps no greater indication of the strength of the environment which Painter and Meadows have fostered than the handling of last year's World Championships in Tokyo.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

By the time he graduated in 2002, the startup had failed and the bubble had burst, a formative experience that fostered his interest in entrepreneurship.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 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

After serving as a commissioner for tennis during the 1984 Olympic Games in the city, Burke said he was overwhelmed by the sense of community and excitement that the international sporting event fostered.

From Los Angeles Times May 30, 2026

“I remember everything. The caravan was like a small city—Tribe Saif is dozens of families strong. I was fostered by the tribe s Kehanni, Mamie Rila.”

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

Controversy surrounding data center construction has roiled Texas in recent months, fostering a bipartisan coalition of opposition, particularly among rural and suburban residents.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2026

“We are committed to fostering a culture of responsible gaming and protecting our customers,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 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

Dan Greaves, Klarna’s head of communications and policy, lauded the court’s decision for fostering “a healthier, more competitive market for the way people compare products and services” in his own statement.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

In King’s Landing, bribes had been Littlefinger’s domain, whilst Lord Varys had the task of fostering division amongst the crown’s enemies.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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