foster sister
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of foster sister
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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Their daughter, Dorothy, choosing from among photographs of six possibilities for a younger foster sister, chose Vera — for her smile.
From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2022
McLaughlin, who works at a therapeutic foster center, describes her 3-year-old grandson — who likes morning snuggle sessions and giggles with delight when his foster sister wakes from naps — as an “adrenaline junkie.”
From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2017
The one successful, essential relationship Dexter has is with his bull-headed and passionate foster sister, Debra.
From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2010
There's oatmeal with bananas at breakfast, then preschool for Adam, 2, regular feedings for his one-year-old foster sister and bedtime stories when Dad returns from a long day at his telecommunications job.
From Time Magazine Archive
He thought of his foster sister Eva’s words.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
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