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as in cultivated
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 raised
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 fostered
And perhaps, as Elizabeth Gilbert’s famous book Eat, Pray, Love comes to mind, something more like love might have been fostered between them.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
The success of these new immigrants in a racist institution fostered resentment among longer-standing American minorities.
—Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Growing up, and well into my early adulthood, my grandma was my best friend—a person who fostered a sense of confidence in me, loved me unconditionally, and gave me the best taste in everything nostalgic from her younger years.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
This isolated upbringing, Lieberman explained, fostered a strong emotional dependence in Ed.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
With over 30 years of experience, Valérie’s remarkable contribution has shaped our distribution activities, fostered privileged relationships with producers and external talents, and skillfully guided our adaptation to market evolutions.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Despite coming from different backgrounds, they are being fostered simultaneously, and their first encounter was chaotic to say the least.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Six programs have fostered 10-win seasons immediately following a change of the guard, including Florida in 2018 with Mullen.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Where the symposium fostered a social dialogue, science provided its measurable foundation.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
The success of these new immigrants in a racist institution fostered resentment among longer-standing American minorities.
—Arabelle Sicardi, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Growing up, and well into my early adulthood, my grandma was my best friend—a person who fostered a sense of confidence in me, loved me unconditionally, and gave me the best taste in everything nostalgic from her younger years.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
This isolated upbringing, Lieberman explained, fostered a strong emotional dependence in Ed.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
With over 30 years of experience, Valérie’s remarkable contribution has shaped our distribution activities, fostered privileged relationships with producers and external talents, and skillfully guided our adaptation to market evolutions.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Despite coming from different backgrounds, they are being fostered simultaneously, and their first encounter was chaotic to say the least.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Six programs have fostered 10-win seasons immediately following a change of the guard, including Florida in 2018 with Mullen.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Where the symposium fostered a social dialogue, science provided its measurable foundation.
—Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostered
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The fruit originated in temperate regions of the world like Europe and Asia, where wild species were cultivated thousands of years ago.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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After years of research and development, the brand launched Bananatex in 2018, a revolutionary material made from abacá fibers cultivated regeneratively in the Philippines.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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Trent and Amber wed in 1998, and the couple raised their five kids in Forsyth, Ga.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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The entrepreneur and yoga instructor has previously spoken out about facing criticism over the authenticity of her Spanish accent (she was raised bilingual).—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Oct. 2025
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Lastly, the scholars chalk the tremendous success of the books up to Rowling’s evocative writing, which encouraged young readers to be creative while holding their attention for long periods of time.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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The 5 Percent Wellness Philosophy Genuine wellness is rooted in perceptible, sustainable recovery — a process best nurtured through consistent, incremental change.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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For four decades, Alice nurtured Gertrude’s self-mythologizing.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, He was promoted directly to vice-chair of the military commission, skipping the usual step of serving on the 205-member Central Committee.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The biggest piece of season 4 casting news to emerge is that Janney will be promoted to a series regular alongside Bradley Whitford, who plays Todd Penn, Grace's husband.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Originally developed in Germany in the late 19th century, the boxer was bred for hunting, guarding, and later for military and police work, which can make some sense of why the boxer in the video clip was so keen to observe the camera.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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They weren’t bred for their brains, either.—
Bruce Headlam,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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