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foster

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




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Bemporad was a collaborator with the elder Pulte on a project of profound personal importance: Crafting a prayer for peace so universal it would foster world peace.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

For every one child inside the foster-care system with relatives, there are 18 children being raised by relatives outside of foster care.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Born Norma Jeane Mortenson, Monroe grew up in foster homes and was discovered by an army photographer while working in an aircraft factory during World War Two.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Throughout his book, Mr. Dohrn, who was born in 1977, wonders how much he, his younger brother and his foster brother really meant to their parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

In foster care, Ashley and Tevin missed Shanon a lot, but I didn’t really mind our new situation.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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