- present tense form of foster (3rd person singular).
fosters
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This LAX, unlike the island of civility and good manners Maksik remembers from childhood, fosters alienation and dread.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
The hands-off approach empowers her top talent and fosters trust between her executive team and the board of directors, Tomé told the WSJ Leadership Institute’s Alan Murray.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
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
The young musicians in modern conservatoires, music colleges and universities study in an environment that fosters respect for and engagement with a multitude of genres and traditions.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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