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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
This taught me to stay agile and prioritize innovation, ensuring my leadership fosters flexibility and forward-thinking.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Libbey demonstrates remarkable leadership by taking the initiative in leading projects, volunteering for additional responsibilities, and fostering engagement among younger members that exemplify outstanding leadership qualities.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
With a focus on communities facing food insecurities, Quavo Cares has previously partnered with Walmart, Feeding America, New Bethel Ministries, and the Atlanta Community Food Bank to foster community and serve families from Gwinnett, Fulton and Dekalb counties.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Tusk has continued to emphasize his dedication to fostering dialogue, including meetings with key leaders such as Friedrich Merz, head of Germany's CDU party, who recently visited Kyiv.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Libbey demonstrates remarkable leadership by taking the initiative in leading projects, volunteering for additional responsibilities, and fostering engagement among younger members that exemplify outstanding leadership qualities.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
With a focus on communities facing food insecurities, Quavo Cares has previously partnered with Walmart, Feeding America, New Bethel Ministries, and the Atlanta Community Food Bank to foster community and serve families from Gwinnett, Fulton and Dekalb counties.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Tusk has continued to emphasize his dedication to fostering dialogue, including meetings with key leaders such as Friedrich Merz, head of Germany's CDU party, who recently visited Kyiv.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Gateways program promotes a network of bay sites to the public.Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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In the same way that dieting doesn’t promote overall health, money management doesn’t reduce financial stress, either.Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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This isn’t the first time that Underwood has been at the church to raise her voice in song.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Going forward, ConocoPhillips raised production guidance for Q4 to 1.99 million to 2.03 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Participants are encouraged to bring water and wear comfortable clothes and walking or hiking shoes.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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For example, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) hosted a 2016 budgeting pilot to encourage participants to keep a budget.Dana Miranda, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
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And while the singer has dominated the globe with her massive show, her fame was nurtured by mentors and musicians in Nashville.Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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To break the cycle, focus on building your self-worth through activities that nurture your sense of competence and confidence.Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Amid all of this, Border Hawk cultivated a growing audience for stories that blamed migrants themselves for the growing chaos.Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
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Next Steps for Success: Get the Kids Involved: create opportunities for heirs to participate in philanthropic efforts and legacy planning to cultivate a sense of ownership and responsibility.April Rudin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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That is what breeds dishonesty and breaks authenticity.Drew Gerber, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This growth saw housing costs rise, breeding popular discontent.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Foster.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foster. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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