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as in promoting
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 raising
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 fostering
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and welcomed six other children through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said.
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Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Despite the temporary intake pause, the shelter emphasized that many of its dogs remain healthy and available for adoption or fostering.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Milburn had to ultimately pause her full-scale fostering of bettas once her family routine changed and demanded more out of her.
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Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
The post said that short-term fostering of animals still helps make room and space needed at the shelter.
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Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Dec. 2025
These outings, along with temporary fostering, increase a dog's likelihood of adoption by five and 14 times, respectively.
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Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Engage in group practices that allow for the fostering of shared purpose, which may or may not be faith-based.
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Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Join us as Regina demystifies the journey to holistic health, emphasizing the significance of faith and the fostering of genuine connections.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Integrity is crucial, fostering trust and vulnerability among guests, with Witt prioritizing active listening over interrogation to allow genuine stories to unfold.
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Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The mayor cannot vote except in cases of a tie, but Harrington will set City Council agendas, facilitate meetings and play a key role in fostering community relationships.
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Nick Sullivan
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The critical ingredient to fostering comfort and connection in the company of greatness!
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Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Obesity-fostering bacteria were found to represent a plurality in the gut microbiomes of American black bears.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Rodrigo said Daisy Chain Fields is ultimately about fostering connection and support among women.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
There are plenty of other factors that go into fostering belief in a team.
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Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and added six more children to their family through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said.
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Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
Kane and his wife, Cindy Roberts, had three biological children together and welcomed six other children through adoption and fostering, McGinnis said.
—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Despite the temporary intake pause, the shelter emphasized that many of its dogs remain healthy and available for adoption or fostering.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Milburn had to ultimately pause her full-scale fostering of bettas once her family routine changed and demanded more out of her.
—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
The post said that short-term fostering of animals still helps make room and space needed at the shelter.
—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Dec. 2025
These outings, along with temporary fostering, increase a dog's likelihood of adoption by five and 14 times, respectively.
—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Engage in group practices that allow for the fostering of shared purpose, which may or may not be faith-based.
—
Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Join us as Regina demystifies the journey to holistic health, emphasizing the significance of faith and the fostering of genuine connections.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Discovering, fostering and giving a voice to new talents is one of the main objectives of Vuelta, said chairman Jérôme Levy in a statement.
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Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Integrity is crucial, fostering trust and vulnerability among guests, with Witt prioritizing active listening over interrogation to allow genuine stories to unfold.
—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The mayor cannot vote except in cases of a tie, but Harrington will set City Council agendas, facilitate meetings and play a key role in fostering community relationships.
—
Nick Sullivan
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
The critical ingredient to fostering comfort and connection in the company of greatness!
—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Obesity-fostering bacteria were found to represent a plurality in the gut microbiomes of American black bears.
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Rodrigo said Daisy Chain Fields is ultimately about fostering connection and support among women.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
There are plenty of other factors that go into fostering belief in a team.
—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostering
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That means encouraging activities that benefit from proximity, such as planning meetings, architecture discussions, design reviews and complex problem-solving.
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Some encouraging signals suggest the will to close the funding gap may exist.
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Anderson also faces a charge of possession, promotion, or production of certain visual material depicting a child, which is a state jail felony.
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Budweiser's free beer promotion for America's 250th and its own 150th anniversary quickly exhausted its initial $150,000 budget, disappointing many.
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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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The company threw a lavish caviar party at Cannes and in May hosted panels promoting its cinematic tool at Amazon’s AI on the Lot event in Culver City.
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But a fresh start comes with plenty of new challenges — from rival ranchers and relentless cattle work to the unexpected trials of raising their teenage son, Carter (Finn Little).
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SpaceX went public in June, raising roughly $75 billion in the largest IPO on record.
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In the years immediately following the Partition of the Indian subcontinent in August 1947 and the first India-Pakistan war a few months later, the two nations ramped up trade and inked new trade facilitation deals.
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There are those who would write her off, and perhaps her timidity before America’s facilitation of Gaza’s destruction has earned that dismissal.
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Leaders recognize the value of cultivating resilience from the inside, but building that culture isn’t a one-time initiative.
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Hydrangea expert Mal Condon has been cultivating and studying hydrangeas for over 50 years.
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That was huge, because Mary has had the realization that what was supposed to be a nurturing maternal force in her life had a damaging impact on her.
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Too many nonprofits rely heavily on social platforms or short-term fundraising pushes instead of consistently nurturing donor relationships.
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Between June and November, thousands of humpback whales migrate through Brazilian waters, traveling roughly 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) from their feeding grounds in the Southern Ocean to breeding and calving grounds off northeastern Brazil.
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Residents can also request a free backyard inspection from the department's Pest Management team to identify areas where mosquitoes may be breeding.
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“Fostering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fostering. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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