foster

Example Sentences

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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

His desire to dominate the proceedings, whether by attending events or firing off Truth Social posts, might foster resentment among America's two neighbours and, ultimately, cause damage to North American relations in the longer term.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Much of the indie studio’s success comes from its ability to foster and engage with internet discourse, as evidenced by the recent Zendaya/Robert Pattinson film “The Drama.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Born in Los Angeles on June 1, 1926, Monroe had an unstable childhood spent between orphanages and foster homes.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 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