- present tense form of foster (3rd person singular).
fosters
Example Sentences
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The British political system "fosters the eccentricity, the wonderment and the humour of politics", he added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
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
“That calls for public policy that promotes innovation while also incentivising responsibility and security, fosters international collaboration on key safety issues, and encourages careful consideration of how AI is deployed for the benefit of society.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 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 discovery enterprise is no more universal than cricket or baseball or soccer; it is peculiar to the post-Columbus world, and it can only survive within a society which fosters competition.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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