- present participle of encourage.
encouraging
Example Sentences
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Part of that effect comes from encouraging a diverse population of bacteria in the intestines.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Hichilema said his team was receiving "encouraging results".
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
At the time head of RL Commercial Rhodri Jones called the negotiations between Super League and the NRL "encouraging".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Above average temperatures provided an additional boost, encouraging spending across consumer-facing sectors, she noted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
“Good luck,” Mae called, and Duuzuu sent me a soft, encouraging coo.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
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