encourage
Example Sentences
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“I’m going to encourage you to be brave and stand firm for the people of this county,” one resident told the commissioners.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
The new boss will want to make a mark—almost any mark will do—to intimidate top performers and encourage sycophants.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
It can also encourage consumers to borrow more, fueling further expenditure.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Some critics worry that the change will encourage newbie investors to engage in riskier trades at a time when zero-commission, smartphone-based apps have already eliminated many traditional barriers to stock and options trading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
I was to encourage Perilee to eat to keep up her strength.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
Vocabulary lists containing encourage
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