encouraged

Example Sentences

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I was encouraged to be myself and to believe that if I wanted something, I could succeed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Rain Newton-Smith, head of British employers' lobby group, the CBI, said "business leaders will be encouraged by efforts to use the levers of devolution to spread prosperity across the country".

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Aged six, she went to a boarding school run by nuns, where the performing arts and elocution lessons were encouraged.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

“At the same time, we are encouraged that Congress can prevent similarly situated taxpayers from facing the same unfair result by enacting the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Perhaps softened by the holidays, Mother granted his request, which only encouraged Elisha’s attentions and weakened Maggie’s resolve.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock