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as in to promote
to help the growth or development of
the head librarian firmly declared that it is indeed the duty of local government to foster learning and a love of reading
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as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
a greathearted couple fostering two adopted children as well as three more of their own
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This streamlines processes, optimizes tech and ensures a cohesive customer journey, boosting shared KPIs and fostering collaboration.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but with the right guidance and support, patients can cultivate strategies to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation and foster a fulfilling, active life despite their diagnosis.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
By leveraging technology to provide transparency in account activities and educate clients on their financial behaviors, institutions can foster trust and engagement, ensuring customers feel informed and empowered in their financial decisions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
How Do Their Focuses Differ? Both Pilates and yoga focus on connecting the mind and body as one, fostering better overall physical and mental health:
Yoga also incorporates a spiritual component into the practice.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but with the right guidance and support, patients can cultivate strategies to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation and foster a fulfilling, active life despite their diagnosis.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
By leveraging technology to provide transparency in account activities and educate clients on their financial behaviors, institutions can foster trust and engagement, ensuring customers feel informed and empowered in their financial decisions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
How Do Their Focuses Differ? Both Pilates and yoga focus on connecting the mind and body as one, fostering better overall physical and mental health:
Yoga also incorporates a spiritual component into the practice.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 June 2025
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Investigators found no evidence of a client list or blackmail scheme involving prominent individuals, contradicting years of speculation and conspiracy theories that both Patel and Bongino had previously promoted.—
Adeola Adeosun
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Benson Boone has spent 2025 promoting his new album American Heart, which debuted on the Billboard charts just a few weeks ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Money raised will prioritize private residential nursing care, additional support services and ongoing transport and palliative care needs.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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This includes: People with diabetes should be aware that prune juice can raise blood sugar levels.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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The editorial also criticized health benefit eligibility after eight years of service — a policy many cities use to encourage continuity and long-term commitment.—
Josh Levy,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Their main message is to encourage couples to actively consider the decision instead of following the norm.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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This area, known for its swampy soul vibe and original music, has nurtured multiple generations of successful Music City performers, including Gretchen Wilson and Eric Church.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
6 July 2025
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The track also has an on-site technology college that is helping nurture the next generation of motorsport engineers.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Lamont has cultivated an image as an affable aristocrat while spending about $60 million of his fortune on his four bids for statewide office.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Within the iron gates, Friday night card parties and fish fries set to the soundtrack of jazz and R&B music cultivated a sense of community and resilience.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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To buy reefs a little extra time, scientists are breeding both algae and corals to withstand more heat; some of this work is taking place in Florida.—
Rafe Pomerance,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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They are also bred with other species to help select for cold tolerance or inflorescence (flower cluster) shape.—
Dr. Nick Goltz,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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“Foster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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