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Recent Examples of foster parent
Nigel is in need of a new foster parent or owner after he was found in rough shape.
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Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025
The foster parents who took in several of the Turpin children after they were rescued from their home of abuse in 2018 were sentenced on child abuse charges Friday.
—Izzy Alvarez, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
After years of painful attempts to have kids, Perri and A.T. Owens decided to adopt — and the couple brought along the boys' foster parents to create one big blended family.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Thankfully, her foster parent saw her story on social media.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025
The foster parents who took in several of the Turpin children after they were rescued from their home of abuse in 2018 were sentenced on child abuse charges Friday.
—Izzy Alvarez, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
After years of painful attempts to have kids, Perri and A.T. Owens decided to adopt — and the couple brought along the boys' foster parents to create one big blended family.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
Thankfully, her foster parent saw her story on social media.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foster parent
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Steele conceded only one nurse has been on site, while a volunteer health outreach provider called Free Standing Communities is offering some form of assistance.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The nurses, however, were almost all but forgotten.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
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As a result of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped charges of murder and first-degree residential burglary against Scott, who was the family’s nanny.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Feb. 2025
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The nanny, Scarlett Pavlovich, filed lawsuits this week in Massachusetts, New York and Wisconsin, accusing Gaiman and his estranged wife, Amanda Palmer, of violating federal human trafficking prohibitions.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC News,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These include the notion that women are responsible when the victim of a rape attack; that men are the protectors of women, who should be subservient; and that men are frequently victims of false rape claims, among other fringe beliefs he’s publicly espoused.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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The first layer of a bed should be a base layer, such as a mattress protector, followed by a set of sheets.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Our editors and contributors have tested several kinds of platform beds over the years, and have some thoughts on what’s for keeps, and what squeaks enough to do without.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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It’s all set against the stunning backdrop of the original keep, built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a third-century Roman fort.—
Jamie Carter,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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And if your sitter isn’t available, bring the kids along—there’s a dedicated children’s menu.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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And asking a pet sitter to refill the litter isn't ideal.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Foster parent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster%20parent. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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