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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 Randolph Arts Guild Since 1970, The Randolph Arts Guild has fostered creativity and expression in Asheboro and the surrounding area.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
The shop also tries to foster a genuine connection between its baristas and customers and make the world of coffee (literally) more transparent with its Island Brew Bar, which lets guests ask questions about the brewing process.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
Social fitness involves fostering healthy personal relationships that are balanced, according to Marc Schulz and Robert Waldinger, directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
By adapting to the digital landscape and fostering meaningful connections, businesses can find success in this shifting environment.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
The shop also tries to foster a genuine connection between its baristas and customers and make the world of coffee (literally) more transparent with its Island Brew Bar, which lets guests ask questions about the brewing process.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
Social fitness involves fostering healthy personal relationships that are balanced, according to Marc Schulz and Robert Waldinger, directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
By adapting to the digital landscape and fostering meaningful connections, businesses can find success in this shifting environment.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foster
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Among the cuts this year to the permanent employees were 200 probationary staff, dismissed because they had been either recently hired or recently promoted.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Mushroom coffee is said to promote better sleep and boost the immune system, among other benefits.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez raised $9.6 million in the year’s first quarter, an eye-catching amount that’s fueling speculation about her political future and potential ambitions.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Born in Clarksburg on Sept. 9, 1944, Patrick was raised in the Chestnut Hills area of the city and graduated from Washington Irving High School.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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LaCava encouraged people to continue to speak out and for Carmel Valley community leaders to come together to form a coalition and a single voice.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
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Valencia said the seeds encourage rodents to enter the stadium and that the machines required to clean up the shells were causing noise pollution for those living close to their Mestalla stadium.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Light: Growth mindset, balanced, adaptable, nurturing, unconditional love.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Homecoming’s greatest strength lies in its ability to nurture and uplift a community.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Of the traits the Bills are likely looking for, those are the more difficult to cultivate at the NFL level.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Keep coming back to your long-term vision, and cultivate this mindset among all employees, regardless of their role.—
Alexandre Bonvin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Tree Hollows Tree hollows can collect rainwater and provide the perfect place for mosquitoes to breed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The mosquitoes can breed in standing water, so public health officials are asking that county residents allow vector control technicians to provide free inspections and advice, Nolasco said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Foster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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