FOSTER PARENT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

foster parent

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Definition of foster parent

as in nurse

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Recent Examples of foster parent Eric wanted to be a grandfather to Jaxon, not necessarily a foster parent. — Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 May 2026 Their strong Christian beliefs become an issue with some locals and they’re accused of violence towards their children who are removed and placed with foster parents. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 24 May 2026 Wheeler said the bill came to life with the help of several people, including foster parents and the former director of Health and Welfare, Alex Adams. — Shannon Tyler march 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026 Jaxon's foster parent was his cousin’s mother, who had a previous conviction of felony child endangerment in 2014, ABC 7 Eyewitness News reported. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foster parent

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Noun

Expert witness Doctors, nurses, medical technicians, public safety experts and engineers can earn hundreds of dollars per hour serving as expert witnesses and as case evaluators in legal disputes.

— Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
If the court does release the documents, Chism’s defense asks that the affidavit be redacted by removing the victim of the incident’s name, as well as the name of a nurse who responded to the incident, according to court documents.

— Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Definition of nurse

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The commission unanimously approved her request in May of 2018, and Grechen Shirley quickly hired a nanny to her campaign staff.

— Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 1 July 2026
With nanny Olga Powell and mom Diana, the young princes enjoyed an open-sleigh ride in Lech, Austria, on March 30, 1993.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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Civic duty My family believed in government, for all its flaws, as a protector of the people.

— Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Defense The primary reason the Lakers likely chose Kessler over offering a max deal to Detroit Pistons restricted free agent Jalen Duren is that Kessler is one of the NBA’s best rim protectors.

— Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 July 2026

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Thermostat Considerations for Pets and Sitters Some people prefer to leave their pets at home under the care of a sitter rather than board them while on vacation.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Some have their arms crossed over their chests or fingers cradling their chins in thought — or, in Rush’s case, a combination of both — neither of which would have been standard stances for an 18th century portrait sitter, Anishanslin said.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of sitter

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