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foster child

[faw-ster chahyld, fos-ter] / ˈfɔ stər ˈtʃaɪld, ˈfɒs tər /
NOUN
ward
Synonyms
STRONGEST
care
STRONG
charge child client dependent godchild guardianship keeping minor orphan pensioner protection pupil safekeeping trust
WEAK
adopted child protégé protégée
Antonyms
STRONG
adult

Example Sentences

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“Just seeing the next generation, the reason why I’ve been more optimistic about having a foster child of my own, is about being able to see them grow.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2024

A former foster child who met his wife when he was 19, Major Haley has largely orbited her ambitions since.

From New York Times • Feb. 4, 2024

Her husband said the couple had "never been without a foster child".

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2024

From his time as a foster child, Saka said: “I know what it’s like to feel uprooted and swept away.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023

“We can take her as a foster child while they work out the details.”

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter