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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
Aja Kearney Kearney’s interest in public service was fostered from a young age.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The presence of global automakers has also fostered export growth, with vehicles and parts shipped worldwide from Southeastern ports.
—Brian Moody, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The Frenchman is an enigma, a star, a staggering talent who will be fostered in the heart of Texas for years to come.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Gabriel was now being fostered by strangers.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In her tenure so far, the CEO has fostered a self-assurance absent from the brand in recent years.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
For two centuries, college fraternities have fostered brotherhood and promoted the personal growth of young men.
—Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
While their former owner remains in a Broward County jail, the dogs are now being fostered through Pooches in Pines.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Founded in 2017, Parker Management has fostered collaborations between influencers and major brands including Disney, Amazon, Hyundai, Nordstrom, Nike, Target, Walmart, Jack Daniels, Ford, and Home Depot.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
The presence of global automakers has also fostered export growth, with vehicles and parts shipped worldwide from Southeastern ports.
—Brian Moody, AJC.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The Frenchman is an enigma, a star, a staggering talent who will be fostered in the heart of Texas for years to come.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Gabriel was now being fostered by strangers.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
In her tenure so far, the CEO has fostered a self-assurance absent from the brand in recent years.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
For two centuries, college fraternities have fostered brotherhood and promoted the personal growth of young men.
—Anthony V. MacK, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
While their former owner remains in a Broward County jail, the dogs are now being fostered through Pooches in Pines.
—Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Founded in 2017, Parker Management has fostered collaborations between influencers and major brands including Disney, Amazon, Hyundai, Nordstrom, Nike, Target, Walmart, Jack Daniels, Ford, and Home Depot.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostered
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Coffee was cultivated and traded across the Islamic world, flourishing in places like Cairo, Tunis and Istanbul.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The individual virtues are cultivated over time through repetition.—
Tucker J. Gregor,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, hyperscalers, including Amazon , Microsoft , Meta , and Alphabet , announced capital expenditure of up to $700 billion on AI this year, which has raised concerns over returns and whether the extent of AI spend is justified.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Videos from the killing of Renee Good, a mother of three, in her vehicle, raised questions about the federal agent’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Liu first laced up her skates at five, encouraged by her father, Arthur.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Resurrecting the vibrant neighborhoods that nurtured me would mean implementing public policies that make the city truly affordable and accessible for Black folks and poor and middle-class New Yorkers of all races.—
Naomi Jackson,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2026
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Instead of witty repartee or slick delivery, expect genuineness, a generosity of spirit, and a feeling of being nurtured and taken care of.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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While enforcement can concern legal residents, many fears are amplified by groups that have promoted un-American policies like sanctuary cities that undermine the rule of law and our country’s social fabric.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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Employers embraced open plan office layouts, ripping out private rooms in favor of spaces that promoted greater collaboration.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Retrievers, initially bred for hunting, enjoy hiking and playing fetch, says Joey Morris, animal behaviorist and dog trainer at OverWatch K9 Academy.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jalen Sundell and Grey Zabel are Super Bowl champions because they were bred by one of the best FCS programs in the country.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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