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foster

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




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The Sterling Law Building was designed to evoke England’s historic Inns of Court, complete with soaring stone archways, stained-glass windows, carved oak interiors, tranquil courtyards, and communal spaces intended to foster scholarly community.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Infrastructure investments have an important GDP multiplier effect that can foster significant economic growth by keeping basic services available and flowing, Cliquet said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

The organisation said it would share the feedback with judges and consider it as it continued to "foster an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone taking part".

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

“The whole thing is just ridiculous,” said Julie Shoup, 69 years old, a retired foster parent who supports Alberta remaining in Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Girls in foster households took turns doing all the chores—some fetching water, others cooking or cleaning or scrubbing clothes by hand.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau

The boot camp fosters an environment where students feel comfortable failing, said Saint Juste, 20, who will attend Kennesaw State University in the fall.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The fourth edition of the summit, which fosters diplomatic interactions between India and countries of the African continent, was set to be held in Delhi from 28-31 May after more than a decade.

From BBC May 22, 2026

The back-and-forth fosters confusion but also distrust, she said: "It further perpetuates the myth of like, the sketchy abortion doctor in the back alley."

From Barron's May 10, 2026

The Yerevan gathering is the first of its kind in the Caucasus and comes as Armenia fosters closer ties with Europe while seeking to cautiously loosen itself from Russia's grasp.

From Barron's May 4, 2026

The fosters Coal had been with at the time required that he have some kind of after-school activity because it would be good for him.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

Born in Wolverhampton, Hudson-Smith said before the championships that it would "mean the world" to land gold not only home soil, but inside the arena which fostered his love for the sport.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

“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

The give-and-take of scientific discussion was fostered by another Lawrence innovation: the Journal Club, a weekly colloquium to which all the Rad Lab staff and visitors from other departments were invited.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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

“We are committed to fostering a culture of responsible gaming and protecting our customers,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 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

Dan Greaves, Klarna’s head of communications and policy, lauded the court’s decision for fostering “a healthier, more competitive market for the way people compare products and services” in his own statement.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 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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