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
Was that what you asked me for, my little foster son?
From Shireen and her Friends Pages from the Life of a Persian Cat by Stables, Gordon
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