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fostered

verb

past tense of foster

as in cultivated

to help the growth or development of the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading

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as in raised

to bring to maturity through care and education a greathearted couple fostering two adopted children as well as three more of their own

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Recent Examples of fostered That reality seems to have fostered a sense of entitlement rather than gratitude. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026 And as evidenced by Spade and the D’Allara family's reunion, the emotional connections fostered on that perilous day have persisted through two decades. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Sepulveda was a foster parent and fostered approximately 90 children over the years. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Fears of future economic and supply chain weaponization have fostered a growing estrangement between the two countries, feeding a broader hostility that empowers more aggressive voices on both sides of the Pacific. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Opening arguments begin Tuesday in the trial that California Attorney General Rob Bonta is co-leading against Meta, following a litany of allegations that the company fostered addictive behavior in teens and children. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 The end of the Part D premium subsidies has fostered two big prominent themes; one is a falsehood and the other presents a big risk. — Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 In the finale, Rhaenyra shed nearly every ounce of goodwill fostered during the season by facilitating the murder of the High Septon and very publicly announced her place as the Prince Who Was Promised. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 This year’s gala also included a tribute to the late Clive Davis, who fostered Whitney’s career. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026

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Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemums are carefully cultivated and tended through summer to produce the tight, abundant domes of little flowers gardeners prize in autumn.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Meaning that the blue weber agave used in its production was cultivated from farms that actively restore soil health and improve local ecosystems rather than just sustaining them.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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When government applies the rules consistently, businesses have the confidence to invest, innovation is encouraged, public institutions earn greater trust and the public benefits.

— Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Anyone with information on the collision is encouraged to contact Officer Giovanni Zaino of the Middletown Police Patrol Division at 860-638-4000, ext 6323.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

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The same year, Martin was promoted to president and general manager of the station.

— Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2026
By 2011, Bayliss was promoted to CEO of Virgin Group, overseeing a sprawling portfolio that includes an airline, telecommunications giant, gym chain, and commercial space-tourism business.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

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Nashville-bred alternative favorites Bully will headline the DIY-minded event.

— John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026
For more than two centuries, the storied estate in Lexington has been a place where accomplished horsemen and women have bred, raised, and trained some of the sport’s most distinguished horses.

— Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026

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