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encourage

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




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In an effort to promote the game of golf, many courses encourage new and rookie golfers onto the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Chief creative officer Rupert Majendie explained this could include incentives to production companies to encourage them to invest in pilots and tasters to help comedians make the next step.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta held a news conference to encourage California voters to vote early because of service changes at the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The researchers hope their findings will encourage more thorough testing of clothing before it reaches consumers and push manufacturers to adopt safer alternatives during the dyeing process.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Nobody really wanted to encourage LaPautre, but at last Angeline could not contain her curiosity.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich