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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
The key is fostering environments where women, especially women of color, feel empowered to lead, innovate, and be recognized for their contributions.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
By presenting science as a dynamic and exciting pursuit, Colossal fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Running from March 18-20, this segment is a key platform for emerging talent and established filmmakers alike, aimed at fostering the completion and international promotion of projects from Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Foremost, the exchange of favors for gainful employment fostered corruption.
—Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025
By presenting science as a dynamic and exciting pursuit, Colossal fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Running from March 18-20, this segment is a key platform for emerging talent and established filmmakers alike, aimed at fostering the completion and international promotion of projects from Spain, Portugal and Latin America.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Foremost, the exchange of favors for gainful employment fostered corruption.
—Yong Kwon / Made By History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foster
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Many who had worked for the agencies for years and had recently been promoted were fired because of their probationary status.—
Dua Anjum,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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While the platforms can be great ways to learn more about certain conditions or treatments, a new study found that many influencers are promoting medical tests that could do more harm than good.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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While many pandemic-era DTC brands raised millions only to implode soon after, Almada remains entirely self-funded.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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But because solar, wind and hydropower production rates can vary with weather and other factors, nuclear energy is particularly appealing to ever thirsty AI technology companies, raising fears of nuclear waste contamination.—
The Editors,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2025
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On the positive side, the increase in applications from students of color and the growing diversity of the applicant pool are encouraging signs of progress toward more significant equity in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Try to encourage the bird to perch atop a broom or other tall pole and escort it toward an open door.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Companies that fail to nurture it risk stagnation, higher turnover, and a slow descent into irrelevance.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Discover together how best to nurture that in respectful and loving ways.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, Severance champions the idea that merging professional roles with personal identity is key to cultivating authentic leadership.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bezos has also been careful to cultivate social and financial ties with his family.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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The country started breeding the dogs over 300 years ago to hunt badgers, according to the American Kennel Club.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Some are used as breeding stock; others are shipped directly to labs.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Foster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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