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encourage

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




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“We want to encourage more San Diegos,” Meyer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The powder clings beautifully to potatoes before roasting, the dried dairy helping to encourage browning while the herbs perfume every bite.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Organiser Claire Cossum said the warm weather can encourage people to take risks.

From BBC • 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

Nighttime was too full of danger to encourage anyone to relax and study stars.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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