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encourage

[en-kur-ij, -kuhr-] / ɛnˈkɜr ɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr- /




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Encourage AI-enhanced expertise among professionals: Humans will, for the foreseeable future, remain central for complex decision-making, ethical oversight and creative direction.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

Güllich says there’s a key takeaway: Encourage kids to pursue a variety of interests rather than specializing early.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Back in 2007, friends Barry Craine and Lee Zebold started an L.A.-based group with a simple winning formula: Encourage Angelenos to have fun outdoors with others.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2024

Encourage a new mindset and a new hobby with a prestarted learn-to-crochet kit for beginners that results in an adorable little penguin.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Encourage the building of the church at Mount Carmel all you can.

From The Story of a Life by Ellis, J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge)




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