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foster

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




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Now the dream has turned into a nightmare for many in the cosmopolitan oasis who have given their lives and fortunes to foster "human unity in diversity" and "the transformation of consciousness".

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

A retired foster parent, Hassan says he rented his home to a local business owner and allowed him to sublet it to others.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Since settling in Long Beach, for the last 10 years Kugel and Montoya took it upon themselves to help foster a positive, artistic community.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Beijing supports its AI industry with favorable policies and financial incentives to foster an independent tech ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Unbeknownst to Carrie and Emma, Priddy had sent a social worker from the Red Cross to examine Carrie’s eight-month-old child, Vivian, who was living with foster parents.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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