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encourage

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




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It fits the current policy mood: support domestic demand, encourage local brands, develop services, and cultivate new categories of consumption without relying on another old-style property stimulus.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Local libraries are seeing a resurgence in popularity, helped by new spaces being adapted to encourage interactive learning.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

What may most encourage investors is the strength of the March sales figure, which rose more than 45%, signaling an acceleration in growth during the first month of the Iran war.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

It means working collaboratively to encourage first swings at local simulators and entertainment venues before inviting players to traditional course play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Could Nanabozho at least say a word or two in his own defense, or encourage Omakayas to go on with her life?

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich




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