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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
Spending time in Bindra’s laboratory fostered his growing interest in brain cancer.
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Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
It can be used as a motivational tool to foster a sense of camaraderie in sports or the classroom.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Likewise, a strong sense of responsibility can foster trust and reliability, yet can slide into micromanagement or an inability to disengage.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The program, established in 2022, aims to address food deserts by fostering grocery store development.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
It can be used as a motivational tool to foster a sense of camaraderie in sports or the classroom.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026
Likewise, a strong sense of responsibility can foster trust and reliability, yet can slide into micromanagement or an inability to disengage.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The program, established in 2022, aims to address food deserts by fostering grocery store development.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foster
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LinkedIn data reveals that employees who combine hard and soft skills get promoted about 8% faster than those who focus only on technical abilities, and skills like communication, teamwork and problem solving are linked to promotions up to 11% faster.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The project was planned to clear the area of outdated and dilapidated buildings, to attract new businesses and promote economic revitalization.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Subran estimated that if China were to raise its household disposable-income share in GDP from the current 58% towards the 70% to 75% range observed in advanced economies, private consumption could rise by around 10 percentage points in GDP.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Along with her late husband, the pair founded VIB, an anti-violence nonprofit dedicated to raising social awareness and aiding community causes in Boston, federal prosecutors said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Warned about assignments, encouraged to job hunt This story is based on interviews with 10 current and former Post staffers drawn from both the newsroom and the business side of the paper.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
30 Jan. 2026
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In a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Matt Damon, the star of many movies that college students may not have seen, said that Netflix has started encouraging filmmakers to put action sequences in the first five minutes of a film to get viewers hooked.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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True North’s mandate will not only to percolate films and nurture emerging talented filmmakers, but also to provide financing and strategic support to films.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Guests are invited to become part of the journey — kneading bread, baking cookies, gathering fresh eggs, or plucking herbs for cocktails — while learning how regenerative farming nurtures both flavor and sustainability.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Junho, who began his career as a member of K-pop boy band 2PM in 2008, has continued to cultivate a music career in tandem with his acting work.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Other key metrics include speed to market for new products, employee engagement, AI adoption, and whether new skills are being cultivated.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Still, Aradski warned that extended calm can breed complacency.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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The family has bred and raised several draft horses through the years, growing the herd to as many as 22 at one point on their 40-acre Mountain View Belgians northwest of Longmont.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Foster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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