foster parents

plural of foster parent

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Noun
  • In her 38 years teaching Latin, Kelly Monahan-DiNoia lost track of how many of her former students are now doctors, lawyers, college professors, teachers, and nurses.
    Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
  • When searching, the letter writer or the cousin should be sure to seek out an accredited service that requires all their nurses be licensed and certified.
    Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • The Thunder’s perimeter defense sometimes feels impenetrable and is anchored on the back line by Chet Holmgren, one of the best rim protectors in basketball.
    James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • Healthcare workers become targets instead of protectors.
    Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • Freud held famously unhurried sessions, often requiring sitters to spend unbroken hours in the studio over the course of days or even months.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026
  • Moore is currently working to hire dog walkers, overnight pet sitters and a manager to lead the Parkville team.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.
    Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 June 2026
  • However, donations of cash, checks, gift cards, items and services (like babysitters, Jessa's athletic coaches, meals and deliveries) weren't included in those charges.
    Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
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“Foster parents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster%20parents. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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