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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
Riviera Cruises gives passengers a taste of mainland Europe via waterways that have fostered trade and commerce for millennia.
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Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025
Harper highlighted how collaboration and resilience are fostered through global peer networks and real-world case studies.
—C.m. Rubin, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
This resilience has enabled the company to achieve significant milestones with fewer resources and fostered a learning environment that positions them for stronger scalability and long-term value creation.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Following his four-year presidency, Carter fostered a thriving career as an author.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Gabriel’s extended college career has fostered his maturity and veteran leadership, which have become defining traits.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
This fixation on the new has fostered a society where short-termism thrives and chaos reigns.
—Big Think, 26 Dec. 2024
Social media platforms, while offering unprecedented connectivity and opportunities, have also fostered a sense of entitlement among young individuals.
—Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Since 2015, the family has fostered almost 35 dogs from the Richmond Animal League, and the newest addition to their family is beagle foxhound mix, Roscoe.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Jan. 2025
Harper highlighted how collaboration and resilience are fostered through global peer networks and real-world case studies.
—C.m. Rubin, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
This resilience has enabled the company to achieve significant milestones with fewer resources and fostered a learning environment that positions them for stronger scalability and long-term value creation.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Following his four-year presidency, Carter fostered a thriving career as an author.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Gabriel’s extended college career has fostered his maturity and veteran leadership, which have become defining traits.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
This fixation on the new has fostered a society where short-termism thrives and chaos reigns.
—Big Think, 26 Dec. 2024
Social media platforms, while offering unprecedented connectivity and opportunities, have also fostered a sense of entitlement among young individuals.
—Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Since 2015, the family has fostered almost 35 dogs from the Richmond Animal League, and the newest addition to their family is beagle foxhound mix, Roscoe.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fostered
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Trust Of The Heart Affective trust is the trust of the heart, cultivated when leaders authentically connect on an emotional level and demonstrate genuine empathy.Ricky Muddimer, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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For wine lovers seeking a casual, modern experience, Portland has cultivated a vibrant urban wine scene that offers an exciting alternative to California’s more traditional tasting rooms.Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Rodgers’ 43-yard pass to Lazard helped set up his four-yard touchdown pass to Adams, which raised the Jets lead to 25-13.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Packers defensive lineman Karl Brooks pushed his way forward through the Bears line, leaped with his hand raised and blocked Santos’ kick.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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An artist and activist with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Rotolo encouraged Dylan’s support for the nascent civil rights movement.Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Customers are encouraged to check Rite Aid's website for holiday store hours.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pippen was promoted from his two-way deal to a roster contract and has played every game for a team with the second-best record in the West.Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Vogue Ukraine has always supported and promoted young national talents.PhotoVogue, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
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