1
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
Administrators across the eight campuses said the program fostered additional wellness spaces, community partnerships and peer counseling courses.
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Vani Sanganeria, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Over the last 30-plus years, Kiss Beauty Group has fostered a handful of hero lines, including Impress, Red, Falscara and Kiss Colors and Care.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Relationships and social skills are best fostered face-to-face by seeing and reacting to people’s expressions and body language.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
This tension has fostered deep mistrust in the government, particularly in communities that have been overlooked, displaced or harmed by past decisions.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
Technological advancement and the steady work of creators have fostered a genuine win-win dynamic in the current Vocaloid scene, where producers and characters like Hatsune Miku raise each other’s visibility.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025
Forging East and West Germany into one country after the fall of the Berlin Wall brought economic hardship and fostered resentment among former East Germans, who felt like second-class citizens.
—Sudha David-Wilp, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2025
The shoot brought together a team primarily of people of color, many of whom Rena had worked with before, and fostered an environment that felt collaborative and affirming.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 22 Dec. 2025
Growing up on Long Island, New York, my dad, Andrew, fostered what would eventually become a passion for traveling, seeing new places and going on road trips.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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As officials worked to dismantle the culture that had been cultivated in Tocorón, Guerrero – who now sat at the helm of the transnational gang – broke out of the prison, along with several other members.—
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Believed in it and cultivated it.—
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Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills.—
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Funds raised during the 2025 Grammy Awards telecast, MusiCares’ Persons of the Year event and additional fundraising efforts were used to help deal with housing instability, interrupted income, physical health complications and ongoing trauma.—
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The city’s emergency overflow shelter is available to adults over 18, with capacity for dogs in kennels, but the office encouraged people who need a warm place to sleep to seek primary shelters as a first option.—
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During the end of the latter track, Lauper encouraged audience members to sing along and brought Salt-n-Pepa onstage to join in.—
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However, this rugged coastline has nurtured an impressive surf culture and offers stunning vistas.—
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What needs to be nurtured and challenged within you, your partners, and the relationship?—
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He was eventually promoted to the 53-man roster and played in the final five games of the regular season.—
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He was promoted to Commander in May 2025.—
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Doing so bred hope for more days like Monday, when an overflow crowd stood inside a stuffy press conference room to witness, perhaps, the beginning of Crane’s vision.—
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The findings indicate that not only are adults present, but the species has successfully bred and repopulated the area.—
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“Fostered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostered. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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