foster
verb (used with object)
to promote the growth or development of; further; encourage.
Example Sentences
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Chris, who now works with adoption and fostering services in Northern Ireland, says the lack of available information for adoptees is "a huge blind spot".
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson has been a proponent of fostering American AI advancements and says he worries that new regulations would create legal barriers that only the biggest tech companies could absorb.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
“I was fostering them, and I’m like, ‘I can’t let them go,’ so I ended up formally adopting them.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Many advocates and researchers believe recess helps relieve the stress young people face while also fostering learning, creativity, resilience, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
In King’s Landing, bribes had been Littlefinger’s domain, whilst Lord Varys had the task of fostering division amongst the crown’s enemies.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
