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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
Their knowledge fosters empathy for others, transcending geography, religion, race, gender, and even local norms.
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Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Research is clear that military aid frequently fuels political instability, fosters corruption, and fuels repression.
—Abigail R. Hall, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Social group holds meetups The Catholic Widows, Widowers and Singles of North County, a group that fosters friendships through various social activities, will hold these events.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Rollins is also the founder of the nonprofit Foundation for Spirituality and the Arts (FSA) which fosters connections between contemporary art and spirituality and examines how faith can influence an artist’s process.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 26 Feb. 2026
According to past recognition, the company fosters team collaboration and professional development through regular communication and collective problem-solving.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
By removing the need to dominate, humility fosters openness to collaboration, innovation and an awareness of how the systems around us work.
—Barret Michalec, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
Success will be recruiting top-quality staff and counsel, and building an office culture that is ethical and fosters pride in work.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The platform fosters a space for community energy and excitement, coupled with intellectual drive.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Research is clear that military aid frequently fuels political instability, fosters corruption, and fuels repression.
—Abigail R. Hall, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
Social group holds meetups The Catholic Widows, Widowers and Singles of North County, a group that fosters friendships through various social activities, will hold these events.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Rollins is also the founder of the nonprofit Foundation for Spirituality and the Arts (FSA) which fosters connections between contemporary art and spirituality and examines how faith can influence an artist’s process.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 26 Feb. 2026
According to past recognition, the company fosters team collaboration and professional development through regular communication and collective problem-solving.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
By removing the need to dominate, humility fosters openness to collaboration, innovation and an awareness of how the systems around us work.
—Barret Michalec, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2026
Success will be recruiting top-quality staff and counsel, and building an office culture that is ethical and fosters pride in work.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The platform fosters a space for community energy and excitement, coupled with intellectual drive.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosters
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That year, Waldo created the Asian and Asian American Classical Caucus, which promotes the study of how Asian and Asian American cultures have interpreted antiquity.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The first two works came from alumni of the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute, a program that nurtures emerging composers each year.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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Look for, be with, and expand the work of anyone and anything that lifts spirits, serves justice, nurtures community, or spreads good.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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Launched in 2020 after the 400th anniversary of the first African slaves arriving in Jamestown, Virginia, the decade-long initiative encourages people of African descent to visit or repatriate and reconnect with their heritage and culture.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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But a general election that includes voices from across the spectrum and encourages candidates to build coalitions and draw support from everyone?—
Tom Charron,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But the limited support Beijing has offered Iran during two major military attacks over the last year raises questions about its reliability as a partner during adversity.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Assuming the toymakers’ claims are valid, Cross said, the apparent lack of oversight raises questions about companies’ ability to track how developers and third parties are using their systems.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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There has never been a more powerful case for the liberal arts, a kind of education that cultivates human discernment.—
Greg Weiner,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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The reality is, every professional cultivates a work persona.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Spencer, a contractor and a farmer, also breeds turkeys with a gobbler named JerryBoy.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Decaying material also breeds beneficial fungi that are the food source for insects and earthworms.—
Campbell Vaughn,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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It’s also made with linoleic acid, a natural emollient that nourishes lashes and brows.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Fiber functions as a prebiotic, a nondigestible food component that nourishes the microbiome.—
Bill Sullivan,
The Conversation,
18 Feb. 2026
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