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Challenged on his record on human rights and religious freedom, he insisted that democracy was “in India’s DNA” and denied that his government had fostered prejudice in serving its people.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2023

It is thought she had fostered in the borough for about six years.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2023

Vance had fostered during his time in office.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2023

A judge last year agreed with the jury that the EV maker had fostered a hostile work environment but slashed the award to $15 million.

From Reuters • Mar. 29, 2023

In his youth, Ned had fostered at the Eyrie, and the childless Lord Arryn had become a second father to him and his fellow ward, Robert Baratheon.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin