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foster

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




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If elected, he would foster more local cooperation with U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The girls were adopted in 2012 aged four and five after a period in foster care - but later resumed contact with their mother, which was supported by their adoptive mother.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

It also removed exemptions for veterans, young adults who aged out of foster care, and people experiencing homelessness.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Connie had long supported causes for foster children and education by the time Steve stepped down as CEO of Microsoft in 2014.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

And that I should never tell anyone I’m a foster kid.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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