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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
Earle-Sears has campaigned at northern Virginia school boards against inclusive LGBTQ policies in schools and accused Democrats of fostering violent hate against conservatives.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit calls for stronger safeguards from companies, blaming OpenAI for fostering psychological dependency and putting teens at risk.
—Sonia Mankame, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
How to foster a workplace environment where employees want to be present, rather than feel forced to be there.
—Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The losses — each one growing in proportion to USF, LSU and Miami — have fostered an environment that UF hasn’t seen in decades.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit calls for stronger safeguards from companies, blaming OpenAI for fostering psychological dependency and putting teens at risk.
—Sonia Mankame, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
How to foster a workplace environment where employees want to be present, rather than feel forced to be there.
—Peter Cappelli, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
The losses — each one growing in proportion to USF, LSU and Miami — have fostered an environment that UF hasn’t seen in decades.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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To promote what executives described as modern ways of working, Elanco changed blueprint plans several times over the course of half a decade.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Spotify has also hastened the demise of the album, as well as a world where the final product is used to promote the tour, rather than vice versa, alongside other pieces of merchandise like a T-shirt or poster.—
Roy Trakin,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 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 2 Oct. 2025.
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