fostered

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She puts it down to being bullied because she was fostered by her grandparents and her life was "different to everyone else's".

From BBC • Jun. 21, 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

He possessed the rare courage to challenge systems and programs that fostered dependence rather than truly empowering the people they aimed to help.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

All of these capabilities of centralized societies have fostered intensified food production and hence population growth throughout history.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond