foster
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
If you expect cousins to become co-owners someday, don’t wait until they inherit to foster the relationship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Norway is looking to foster a discussion around the use of AI-enabled glasses in public spaces, as privacy concerns prompted the country’s government to propose a temporary ban in certain areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Participants, known as corps members, are posted to different parts of the country to work and take part in community service, as well as to foster a sense of national unity.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
"We must foster a culture in which sexual assault is inexcusable and ensure our community is empowered and understands informed consent," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Then when Este gets home from vacation, she’ll find a foster home for me.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
![]()
But instead of the traditional cutthroat audition setting, where every actor silently sizes up the competition, the Brook Arts Center fosters a warm environment.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
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
It’s a tedious spin on a Wolverine movie Jackman has already made, 2017’s “Logan,” in which his mythic anti-heroic X-Man fosters a ferocious moppet en route to the grave.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 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
The discovery enterprise is no more universal than cricket or baseball or soccer; it is peculiar to the post-Columbus world, and it can only survive within a society which fosters competition.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
![]()
These sanitized accounts ignored the homemade dangers, such as the health problems fostered by an overstretched military — realities many children would face when a changed parent finally came home.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
American colleges became incubators of a new Canadian elite, whose parents had attended British universities; by the late 60s, those campuses also fostered a Vietnam-era counterculture that was skeptical of American power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Sepulveda was a foster parent and fostered approximately 90 children over the years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The Bundists ran social programs that fostered Yiddish culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The lad was being fostered by Lord Renly's castellan at Storm's End.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
![]()
For Dianne Blais, standing for Congress as a Green Party candidate is not about winning but about continuing her work as a volunteer that ranges from serving in school positions to fostering children.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Chris, who now works with adoption and fostering services in Northern Ireland, says the lack of available information for adoptees is "a huge blind spot".
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
A 2026 study from the journal Mental Health and Social Inclusion describes stand-up comedy as a “powerful medium for reframing traumatic experiences, fostering social connectedness and enhancing emotional resilience.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
The Nanjing Romantic Center’s mission is fostering an “atmosphere of romantic love” starting from getting the certificate, said Zhang Shuqin, who works in business development for the center.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
In King’s Landing, bribes had been Littlefinger’s domain, whilst Lord Varys had the task of fostering division amongst the crown’s enemies.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing foster
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
100 Top "SAT" Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
It's All in the Family
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word