foster sister
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of foster sister
First recorded in 1640–50
Example Sentences
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When footage of Nazi soldiers appeared on television, Mr. Kertzer and his older sister, Ruth, would leap to switch the set off to protect their foster sister, Eva.
From New York Times • May 27, 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 will even be a few numbers in the original three-part harmony: Maxene and Patty will be joined by a newcomer, Jane Sell, 32, who for the show's duration will be an Andrews foster sister.
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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