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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
Widows and Widowers group holds events The Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County, a group that fosters friendships through various social activities, will hold these upcoming events.
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Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The women there spoke to the princess about how the skill fosters a sense of community bonding and belonging, a palace source says.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Notably, this enhancement fosters ASML’s EUV economics rather than supplanting them.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The developers emphasized that the project is part of a broader effort to provide students with high-quality housing that fosters academic success, personal growth, and community engagement, while also contributing to the vitality of the West End neighborhood.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The idea is that the classroom fosters not only academic growth but also the connection and safety that students need to do their best.
—Mandy Jankus, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Finally, redesign work systems such as meeting norms and targets in a way that fosters brain capital.
—Bob Sternfels, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
This newfound visibility helps to minimize hold-ups and, in turn, fosters stronger, more enduring partnerships.
—Matthew Kayser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit argues that ChatGPT 4, the version Gordon was using at the time, was designed in a way that fosters unhealthy emotional dependence.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
The women there spoke to the princess about how the skill fosters a sense of community bonding and belonging, a palace source says.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Notably, this enhancement fosters ASML’s EUV economics rather than supplanting them.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The developers emphasized that the project is part of a broader effort to provide students with high-quality housing that fosters academic success, personal growth, and community engagement, while also contributing to the vitality of the West End neighborhood.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
The idea is that the classroom fosters not only academic growth but also the connection and safety that students need to do their best.
—Mandy Jankus, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Finally, redesign work systems such as meeting norms and targets in a way that fosters brain capital.
—Bob Sternfels, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
This newfound visibility helps to minimize hold-ups and, in turn, fosters stronger, more enduring partnerships.
—Matthew Kayser, Idaho Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit argues that ChatGPT 4, the version Gordon was using at the time, was designed in a way that fosters unhealthy emotional dependence.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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My commitment has always been to administering justice in a manner that promotes accountability, respects victims, supports the integrity of our legal institutions, and reinforces public confidence that the courts are a stabilizing force — regardless of political climate or external pressure.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran’s atrocities against demonstrators opposed to the regime has reportedly resulted in security forces killing at least 19 Iranian Christians, according to Article 18, an organization that promotes religious freedom in Iran.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Group nurtures a culture built on empowerment, agility, and continuous learning.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The novel nurtures curiosity and empathy.—
Azar Nafisi,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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The evening was more about the vibe; Gelman encourages all guests to dress up in fancy cocktail attire.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps that’s because, unlike other reality dating TV shows like The Bachelor and Love Island, the series encourages frank conversations about politics and social issues that mirror dating in the modern age.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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As more than 10 nations in Europe are participating in the F-35 program, this raises concerns related to Trump’s tariff-heavy diplomacy.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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The increasing integration of blockchain and the finance industry raises uncomfortable questions of whether crypto is betraying its founding ideals, which saw Bitcoin as a rebellion against the big bank and government control of the financial system.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The brand cultivates a fun, rebellious, and inclusive culture.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Feb. 2026
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That cultivates community on campus, Dassinger added.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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Everyone is suffering through it, and this breeds a very Arizona brand of kindness.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Which breeds matched with our family?—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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Above all, remember that food—eaten at any pace—nourishes the body.—
Jamie Friedlander Serrano,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ask gently yet clearly, because knowledge nourishes affection.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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