- present participle of foster.
fostering
Example Sentences
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Controversy surrounding data center construction has roiled Texas in recent months, fostering a bipartisan coalition of opposition, particularly among rural and suburban residents.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
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
Tikhanovskaya has spent years fostering Western support for a democratic Belarus.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
New research by Christos Makridis, associate research professor at Arizona State University, and Jason Schloetzer of Georgetown University also shows the limits of remote work in fostering job satisfaction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 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
