foster son
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of foster son
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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Then tragedy struck her life as well when her 16-year-old foster son died suddenly from a heart condition.
From Washington Times • May 26, 2023
Poe had another argument over money with Allan, who removed his foster son from his will.
From Washington Post • Jan. 19, 2023
Bradford is in the process of formally adopting Je'Shawn, who has been in her custody as a foster son since his mother was arrested.
From Salon • Nov. 22, 2022
Mr Stokes's foster son was trafficked from Albania.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2022
With the rest—his foster son Kamahualele, his paddlers Kapahi and Moanaikaiaiwe, Kipunuiaiakamau and his fellow, and two spies, Kaukaukamunolea and his fellow—he reaches Wailua, Kauai, at the beach Kamakaiwa.
From The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai by Beckwith, Martha Warren
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