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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
The family plans to foster Andre for a month to ensure the situation is a good fit for everyone.
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Michelle Boudin, People.com, 7 May 2025
For decades, the general goal of U.S. policy, championed by presidents of both parties, was lowering barriers to international commerce to foster both prosperity and peace.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Meanwhile, natural materials and a neutral color palette foster a sense of calm and restoration.
—Caitlin Montoya, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
The initiative aims to foster climate resilience and sustainable development.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Boudin, People.com, 7 May 2025
For decades, the general goal of U.S. policy, championed by presidents of both parties, was lowering barriers to international commerce to foster both prosperity and peace.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Meanwhile, natural materials and a neutral color palette foster a sense of calm and restoration.
—Caitlin Montoya, Miami Herald, 7 May 2025
The initiative aims to foster climate resilience and sustainable development.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foster
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When included as part of a balanced diet, soy foods can promote muscle growth, protect heart health, and support weight management.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
13 May 2025
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Plus, hair loss treatments do so much more than promote hair growth, which usually takes a couple of months to see.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Smith was born and raised at Beale Air Force Base and lives in Elk Grove.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 May 2025
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Now 10 and 8 years old, respectively, Hilty and Gallagher are raising their children in New York City.—
Marissa G. Muller,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Goolsbee’s remarks suggest he’s encouraged by the trade truce with China, a separate 90-day pause on double-digit tariffs on other nations, and soft inflation readings for both March and April.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Essential Utilities on Monday posted first-quarter earnings of $1.03 per share on revenue of $784 million, encouraging Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Michael Gaugler to reiterate a buy rating.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Personally nurturing the relationships is crucial to creating trust, communicating effectively and strategizing to enhance future performance.—
Daniel Pena,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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This story is part of Image’s May issue, which journeys through environments that encourage, nurture or require stillness.—
Jason Parham,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Their neighbors were literate, cultivated, liberal in their politics.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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The sun enters Gemini, cultivating a month of optimism and cattiness.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
16 May 2025
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The disgraced zookeeper — who bred and kept tigers, lions and other animals at his G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park in Wynnewood, Oklahoma — was also charged with other crimes, including killing tigers to make way for more big cats at his park.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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The study analyzed starlings from central Kenya that breed twice a year, during rainy seasons.—
Jay Kakade
May 18,
New Atlas,
18 May 2025
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“Foster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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