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as in promotes
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 nurtures
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 fosters
This collaborative approach not only elevates AI output quality but also fosters critical thinking, enhancing user proficiency across various domains.
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Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Props, too, to director of photography Tyson Perkins for cloaking it with moody shadows that fosters its creepy feel.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Beyond cognitive benefits, participants say the class fosters a sense of accomplishment.
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Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The Moroccan American Council fosters cultural traditions and community spirit, and the South Florida chapter formed after Morocco opened a consulate in Miami two years ago, one of just two in the United States, along with New York City.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
There’s a gaping need for a Christianity whose posture toward the world is more irenic and charitable, far less anxious and fear-driven—one that cultivates curiosity, including toward those outside the faith, and fosters a deep longing for knowledge and understanding.
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Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
While not every nursing home fosters a neglectful or abusive environment, these conditions can thrive at facilities that are understaffed.
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Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Research suggests that preparing food together naturally fosters teamwork and trust, while creating opportunities for physical touch and moments of cooperation that often get lost in the rush of daily life.
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Mark Travers,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
The shift also fosters local partnerships.
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Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Props, too, to director of photography Tyson Perkins for cloaking it with moody shadows that fosters its creepy feel.
—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Beyond cognitive benefits, participants say the class fosters a sense of accomplishment.
—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The Moroccan American Council fosters cultural traditions and community spirit, and the South Florida chapter formed after Morocco opened a consulate in Miami two years ago, one of just two in the United States, along with New York City.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
There’s a gaping need for a Christianity whose posture toward the world is more irenic and charitable, far less anxious and fear-driven—one that cultivates curiosity, including toward those outside the faith, and fosters a deep longing for knowledge and understanding.
—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
While not every nursing home fosters a neglectful or abusive environment, these conditions can thrive at facilities that are understaffed.
—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Research suggests that preparing food together naturally fosters teamwork and trust, while creating opportunities for physical touch and moments of cooperation that often get lost in the rush of daily life.
—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
The shift also fosters local partnerships.
—
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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Similarly, fiber promotes satiety and fullness, as well as digestive health and regularity.
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This partly entails protection for refugees but also promotes border security and even migrant returns.
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The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes the workplace.
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The song references having a safe space to express yourself and that is what Pride represents - a community that protects and nurtures its own.
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The flyer encourages students to celebrate the end of the school year after finals.
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When their biggest demonic enemy (Lee Byung-hun) encourages the formation of an equally popular K-pop boy band aimed at stealing the souls of their fans, the trio has to fight harder than ever to hold the demons at bay while keeping their friendship intact.
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The extreme heat has been supercharged by global warming, driven by humans burning fossil fuels, which raises the background temperature, making every heat wave more intense.
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Before Crowley was ousted, the city’s top financial analyst pushed back on her budget-cutting narrative, saying that spending on the Fire Department actually went up during that budget year — in large part because of a package of firefighter raises.
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This unique mindset, developed through setbacks and balancing a demanding tech career with elite cricket, demonstrates that profound inner work cultivates the awareness needed to perceive opportunities.
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Buddha offers an egalitarian path to enlightenment; Confucius codifies a religion of learning; Augustine infuses Christianity with Plato and Aristotle; Martin Luther shifts spirituality inward; Duns Scotus separates belief from knowledge; William of Ockham cultivates equality under the law.
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Under what’s called the sterile insect technique, the government breeds male screwworm flies that can’t reproduce, then releases them into the wild.
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Worse, expertise breeds confidence.
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If costs wobble, choose sturdy materials and skip extras, because reliability brings lasting ease that nourishes home life.
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Northern Commons opened last December with a focus on providing a space that nourishes conversation and connection.
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