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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading
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as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
a greathearted couple fostering two adopted children as well as three more of their own
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Recent Examples of foster
By fostering prosperity, Spain’s leaders avoided the fate of other incumbents in Western democracies.
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Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The majority of teachers and principals, 80%, said the cellphone ban helped foster social connections among students, and 60% reported a decline in bullying both in person and online.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
To help, 20 Forbes Human Resources Council members discuss how leaders can foster stronger collaboration and trust across teams.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Management style Asked about her management approach, Thapanee said she is influenced by her parents’ emphasis on listening, respect and fostering a sense of belonging among their employees.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 31 May 2026
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Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The majority of teachers and principals, 80%, said the cellphone ban helped foster social connections among students, and 60% reported a decline in bullying both in person and online.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
To help, 20 Forbes Human Resources Council members discuss how leaders can foster stronger collaboration and trust across teams.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Management style Asked about her management approach, Thapanee said she is influenced by her parents’ emphasis on listening, respect and fostering a sense of belonging among their employees.
—Kevin Lim, CNBC, 31 May 2026
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The probiotics help support gut health by promoting a balanced microbiome, the community of microbes that live in your digestive tract and influence digestion, immunity, and mood.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026
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For years, solid-state batteries have been promoted as the next major breakthrough in electric vehicles, promising greater safety, longer driving range, and faster charging.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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Similar concerns were raised about the merger of the SAG and AFTRA health plans in 2017, which was followed by a significant curtailment in benefits a few years later.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 June 2026
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Set to retail for $5,385, discounts were offered to those who preordered the trolley as part of a crowdfunding drive that raised roughly $1 million.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Speaking between ballots, Tafoya repeatedly reminded delegates about the importance of winning the general election, while Schwarze encouraged them not to compromise their principles.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Kramer said the attendance cap was intentional and designed to encourage visitors to attend events throughout the region.—
Ben Wheeler
May 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Some of Hollywood’s most theatrical scandals were efficiently contained by press agents who nurtured their clout with cops and columnists alike.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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The festivals specialist, who nurtures close ties to Hollywood, revived Taormina’s competitive strands and brought major names such as Martin Scorsese to speak at the festival in her return year.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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One of the best ways to assuage those feelings of mom guilt is to be intentional about cultivating things that are just for you.—
Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Philosophers, theologians and educators have long considered patience an important character trait to cultivate.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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But with sites outside Panama shut down for years, the USDA didn't think sterile flies were being bred fast enough.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The government fights the fly by breeding sterile male flies, which then mate with wild females that only mate once in their monthslong life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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“Foster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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