foster son
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of foster son
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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And, since then, they have kept in touch with many of the young people they have helped, including one foster son who's now aged 54.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2023
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
Their run on "That '70s Show": The foster son of Red and Kitty Forman, Steven Hyde is a sarcastic loner who is best friends with his later foster-brother Eric Forman, despite being polar opposites.
From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2023
Her 15-year-old foster son agreed to go to Russia, she said.
From New York Times ● Oct. 22, 2022
Again we find mention of a St. Declan who was a foster son of Mogue of Ferns, and so on.
From The Life of St. Declan of Ardmore by Power, P. (Patrick)
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