- present participle of encourage.
encouraging
Example Sentences
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The Nottingham researchers say their material could offer a more restorative option by encouraging organized mineral growth that closely resembles the natural tissue.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
The "Black Flag" launch was "an encouraging sign", chief executive Yves Guillemot said in the statement, adding that the release had "exceeded the annual expectations we had" in its first two weeks on sale.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
On 18 June, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said that the price falls seen after the latest deal were "encouraging".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Chief Executive Jeff Miller said the company has a strong pipeline of opportunities in its international markets and saw an encouraging recovery in North America during the second quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Coal glanced at the phone of the person streaming next to him and saw views in the thousands with constant encouraging comments and emojis floating over the video.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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