- present tense form of foster (3rd person singular).
fosters
Example Sentences
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Along with giving tweens and teens something to look forward to, recess encourages movement, builds social confidence, and fosters a sense of community, which are all vital to healthy development.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
California has kitten season twice per year on average because of the moderate temperatures, often overwhelming shelter systems and fosters between March and October.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Bain, who lives in Cheshire and fosters children of varying ages, finds it tricky to keep them "motivated and entertained" for six weeks given their differing interests.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
He believes the model fosters leadership development across the firm, where successful managers delivering high returns have autonomy and resources to scale their respective businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
This new consensus must begin with dialogue, a conversation that fosters a critical consciousness, a key prerequisite to effective social action.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
