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as in to promote
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 to raise
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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By investing in housing solutions, countries can progress towards achieving their climate objectives while fostering more resilient, sustainable and equitable communities.
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Jonathan Reckford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Farrar’s goal was to foster a discussion of initial concerns voiced by several virologists that features of the virus appeared to be man-made.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
From enhancing individual happiness to fostering organizational strength, gratitude is more than a feel-good emotion; giving thanks is a catalyst for transformation.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in an attempt to foster unity in the country, according to KN360°.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Jonathan Reckford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Farrar’s goal was to foster a discussion of initial concerns voiced by several virologists that features of the virus appeared to be man-made.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
From enhancing individual happiness to fostering organizational strength, gratitude is more than a feel-good emotion; giving thanks is a catalyst for transformation.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in an attempt to foster unity in the country, according to KN360°.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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The administration's last-minute federal rules and regulations have been in the works for months to promote components of Biden's agenda ‒ such as combatting climate change, reducing fees for consumers and lowering drug prices.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Finding and tracking a big, healthy bear is a positive sign for the Black Bear Program and efforts to promote the recovery of the bear population in Mississippi.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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For instance, Amazon raised eyebrows in September when CEO Andy Jassy announced that corporate employees must return to the office five days a week starting in January 2025.Anuz Thapa, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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Going forward, ConocoPhillips raised production guidance for Q4 to 1.99 million to 2.03 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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If a person has a bad reaction to a vaccine, federal officials encourage reporting to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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While the groom, a writer and director, was in New York for work, Alix encouraged him to poke around his favorite store.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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All described an iconoclastic and driven auteur who loved to nurture and support younger filmmakers.CBS News, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing, nurturing and retaining great talent has always been important to business success.Jeff Maggs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Leaders who cultivate data literacy and technological fluency can confidently navigate AI's complexities.William Arruda, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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However, the red-carpet treatment highlighted European leaders' eagerness to cultivate relationships with the incoming U.S. administration, particularly given the complex global challenges ahead.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Aaron Hernandez and the Untold Murders of Bristol will focus on the circumstances in Bristol, Connecticut, that bred a community of dangerous men, including three athletes on the same high school football team — Hernandez, Alex Ryng and Nicholas Brutcher — who all went on to become murderers.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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Her age is approximate, but she was banded after laying an egg and her species doesn’t breed until at least age 5.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Foster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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