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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
Research shows that engaging the senses fosters bodily awareness, which helps regulate stress.
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Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Throughout every stage, BBK’s commitment to small cohorts, personalized feedback, and monthly leadership lessons fosters a studio culture that values process over perfection, encouraging collaboration, creative risk-taking, and continuous growth.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
But In order to implement Montessori at home, parents should consider setting up their home environment in a way that fosters a child’s independence.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 23 Sep. 2025
There have been economic challenges and uncertainty that have fostered interest in thrift stores.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
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Juli Fraga, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Throughout every stage, BBK’s commitment to small cohorts, personalized feedback, and monthly leadership lessons fosters a studio culture that values process over perfection, encouraging collaboration, creative risk-taking, and continuous growth.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
But In order to implement Montessori at home, parents should consider setting up their home environment in a way that fosters a child’s independence.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 23 Sep. 2025
There have been economic challenges and uncertainty that have fostered interest in thrift stores.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
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In past years, the event has served as a platform for Beijing to promote its national security agenda.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Across the Oscars, the BAFTAs, and the SAG awards, glitzy galas, and glam expeditions to Paris to promote The Substance, Moore and her stylist Brad Goreski delighted in gold and sparkles.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The community has raised more than $400,000 so far — about $100,000 short of their goal — with donations still being accepted to support Nichols’s ongoing care and recovery.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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The campaign finance reports of all 18 members of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors were audited by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office after an ethics body raised concerns.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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The resort's Star Camp kids club encourages youngsters to be stewards of the land and sea, emphasizing sustainable initiatives such as recycling and ocean ecology.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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In honor of their service and selfness, Hobbs has ordered all state buildings to be at half-staff the days of their burials and encourages individuals, organizations and businesses to participate in the tribute.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Getting creative with my style nurtures the confidence that empowers me to show up in the world authentically.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Tim Plough prefers to build his UC Davis football roster with high school recruits, all the better to nurture and utilize blockers, tacklers and skill players over a five-year stretch.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Joseph Sikora, who plays attorney Bill Sterling, praised the environment Mohamed and Corinealdi have cultivated on set.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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Fifth generation Hamilton County farmer Rodney Rulon not only grows thousands of acres of corn and soy but is now cultivating a new approach to protecting the White River.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
25 Sep. 2025
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Continuity, and a drive to achieve what had slipped away in last year’s finals loss to the New York Liberty, bred a historic season — a Lynx franchise-record 34 wins and a team that led the league in offensive and defensive ratings.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hotter ocean temperatures breed bigger, more intense storms, which in turn can cause more severe flooding, infrastructure damage and loss of life.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Foster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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