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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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Recent Examples of foster
Indeed, a cornerstone of the princess' new mission is fostering personal connections.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
By seamlessly integrating features like shoppable videos and fostering direct community engagement, Orme elevates the ROI on content creation, turning every piece of content into a powerful tool for customer acquisition and loyalty.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
While over a dozen other states have statewide initiatives to help foster youth complete college degrees, not a lot of them look like Great Expectations.
—Megan Pauly, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025
Both models offer a patient capital approach, crucial for fostering long-term innovations in education.
—Michael B. Horn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Simon Perry, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
By seamlessly integrating features like shoppable videos and fostering direct community engagement, Orme elevates the ROI on content creation, turning every piece of content into a powerful tool for customer acquisition and loyalty.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
While over a dozen other states have statewide initiatives to help foster youth complete college degrees, not a lot of them look like Great Expectations.
—Megan Pauly, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025
Both models offer a patient capital approach, crucial for fostering long-term innovations in education.
—Michael B. Horn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s order also rescinded policies that required federal contractors to promote affirmative action and diversity programs—his actions are in line with promises listed in his Agenda 47 platform outlined during his campaign.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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Regarding issues encountered by Hey Jane, Logan directed The Verge to Meta’s policies, which state that content promoting the use of pharmaceutical drugs is allowed on the platform but may not be eligible for recommendation.—
Mia Sato,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
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Since launching the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort To Support Music Professionals last week, the Recording Academy and MusiCares have raised and pledged more than $4 million in emergency aid to music people affected by the wildfires.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2025
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This includes bird flu outbreaks, which reportedly have affected American livestock, caused human infections, and even raised grocery prices.—
Bonny Chu,
Fox News,
29 Jan. 2025
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But Wilson said he was encouraged to engage with UCSD students.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the coach is encouraged by what he’s seen from the mobile blueliner as of late.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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What To Know Russia and Iran have nurtured closer relations since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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That can only be achieved by attracting, and retaining the best talent, nurturing leadership, and fostering growth to propel a new era of capabilities.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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As was the case in the Middle East and Afghanistan, ISIS' West Africa Province (ISWAP) cultivated local partnerships by capitalizing on existing conflicts between government forces and insurgents, including Nigeria's powerful Boko Haram, to establish itself as a major player in the region.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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At one point, lavender was cultivated on nearly 1,000 hectares of Hvar, and the island itself accounted for nearly 10 percent of the world’s total lavender production.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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Another provision seeks to minimize harvest of breeding pairs in Wisconsin.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
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Certain dogs, particularly those bred for hunting or herding, are more likely to chase.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Foster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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