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foster

[faw-ster, fos-ter] / ˈfɔ stər, ˈfɒs tər /




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The ministry said in the report it would step up efforts to boost chip production, expand AI data centers and foster the physical AI industry in order to maintain the country’s technological lead over rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

In making the change, he said he hoped “to foster a public conversation about what the Fed is doing to support a strong and resilient economy.‘

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Albanese praised Modi's leadership on Thursday for helping foster stronger ties between the two nations.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

Also, the bill clarifies that an animal control agency, with the consent of a prosecutor, can place an evidence animal with a foster.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

“My new foster parent. I’ve been with her for a week, but she was my mom’s best friend. But she said she didn’t know about me until long after I was born.”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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

He recently volunteered to chair the social club, believing it fosters much-needed community spirit.

From BBC Feb. 17, 2026

Not being able to take dogs out of their kennels made it harder for fosters and rescuers to determine whether they were suitable for rescue, some said.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 13, 2026

"I didn't mean to offend. It's just, I like to lead a carefree life. I suppose being on the water fosters that sort of temperament. The God of the Sea has no allegiances."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

“Not only the long-awaited championship, but the likability of the team has really fostered a new generation of fans,” says Marangi.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

He did not specify the targets but a statement by the ruling party said the president had observed that the government fostered corruption and failed to diversify the economy.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

The crusade to prevent skin-cancer deaths, Mr. Jacobsen argues, has fostered an absolutism about the risks of sunlight that permeates the media.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

He possessed the rare courage to challenge systems and programs that fostered dependence rather than truly empowering the people they aimed to help.

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

"My lord, you were fostered at Riverrun. I've heard it said that you grew close to the Tullys."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

This includes the care system, fostering and adoption practices, related institutions such as "baby homes", private nursing homes, and cross-border and international transfers of women and children.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

“In practice, that could mean focusing resources on proven reading and math instruction, increasing transparency, fostering increased parental involvement, protecting fairness and safety for girls in sports,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Tikhanovskaya has spent years fostering Western support for a democratic Belarus.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Dozens of speakers railed against the mayor, police chief and company that provides the cameras for fostering a “dystopian hellscape.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

One of the ways of fostering creativity is to encourage students’ improvisation.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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