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as in to promote
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 to raise
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 foster
Or, in the case of UNESCO’s World Book Capitals, making a beeline for cities dedicated to fostering literacy, lifelong learning, copyright protection and freedom of expression.
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Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
But instead of fostering an inclusive democracy, this ruling enables party factions to build higher walls around smaller groups of voters.
—Kent Thiry, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Each event is designed to foster meaningful conversation, elevate standout work, and create memorable moments that resonate with key decision-makers.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Anecdotally, the editor said that the change fostered a greater audience connection and gave the newsroom a greater sense of purpose.
—Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
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Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
But instead of fostering an inclusive democracy, this ruling enables party factions to build higher walls around smaller groups of voters.
—Kent Thiry, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Each event is designed to foster meaningful conversation, elevate standout work, and create memorable moments that resonate with key decision-makers.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Anecdotally, the editor said that the change fostered a greater audience connection and gave the newsroom a greater sense of purpose.
—Karen McIntyre, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foster
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The Yankees are expected to promote a reliever in his place on Monday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The walk is open to anyone who wants to come together to promote lung health and help raise funds for research, advocacy and treatments.—
Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Member associations had appealed to soccer’s governing body to raise prize money because of cost concerns.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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That duplication has raised concerns about staff consolidations and widespread newsroom layoffs.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The authors stress the need for a robust public domain for information and for IP to be fairly applied alongside the public domain in order to encourage economic growth and innovation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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That’s the true greatness of Free Comic Book Day, which now nurtures and expands upon the culture in which it was born.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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This 50-room boutique hotel in the French Quarter of Charleston aims to nurture a sense of relaxation and comfort, elegance and warm hospitality.—
Asa Canty,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Walsh and Knowles cultivated a big crowd in the rural northern Idaho college town with its backdrop of rolling hills and wheat fields.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
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And with the rise of artificial intelligence and other technologies, innovative talent management strategies and state support systems, forward-thinking Maryland manufacturers have a host of new opportunities to solve the age-old challenge of cultivating the next generation of talent.—
Mike Kelleher,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some varieties, like ‘Tumbling Tom’ have a cascading habit while others, including ‘Tiny Tim’ have been bred specifically for growing in containers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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We are being told by our county public health authorities to not have any standing water on our properties because they can be used by mosquitoes to breed.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Foster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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