- present tense form of foster (3rd person singular).
fosters
Example Sentences
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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
Bain, who lives in Cheshire and fosters children of varying ages, finds it tricky to keep them "motivated and entertained" for six weeks given their differing interests.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 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
It fosters independent thought, which allows the conversation to evolve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
But, as Forbes magazine has stated, “America’s culture, which fosters entrepreneurship and risk-taking, is the key ingredient that allows it to be one of the most innovative nations on earth.”
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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