fostered
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By the time he graduated in 2002, the startup had failed and the bubble had burst, a formative experience that fostered his interest in entrepreneurship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 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
After serving as a commissioner for tennis during the 1984 Olympic Games in the city, Burke said he was overwhelmed by the sense of community and excitement that the international sporting event fostered.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
He possessed the rare courage to challenge systems and programs that fostered dependence rather than truly empowering the people they aimed to help.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
In his youth, Ned had fostered at the Eyrie, and the childless Lord Arryn had become a second father to him and his fellow ward, Robert Baratheon.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
