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encourage

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




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Instead, just encourage all the rich people there to keep doing what they’re already doing — namely spending ridiculous amounts of money on ridiculous designer clothes.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Parents and carers are being reminded to encourage good hygiene, particularly among younger children, who may not show symptoms but can still pass the infection on.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

This research is part of a broader effort to encourage healthier choices without reinforcing stigma.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

The move to allow less frequent filings is part of Atkins’ effort to encourage more companies to become publicly listed.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Momma tells me and Hana all the time how she will always encourage us, but she’s not going to lie to us either.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée




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