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encourage

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




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Waste companies have called for a deposit of up to £5 to be charged on vapes to encourage people to dispose of them properly.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Scientists say there are ways Club Med could encourage guests to adjust their behavior in order to avoid a shark attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

The goal is to make older animal models more accessible and encourage scientists to test whether their findings hold true across different stages of life.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

It isn’t just Burnham who will struggle to encourage investment.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

She wouldn’t drink enough either, no matter how much I tried to encourage her.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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