- 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
Jessica, who now lives in the south of England and fosters guinea pigs when not campaigning, says she will always be affected by her relationship with Coles.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 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
This new consensus must begin with dialogue, a conversation that fosters a critical consciousness, a key prerequisite to effective social action.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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