encouraged

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She did not know she was pregnant at the time, but her doctor encouraged her to take a pregnancy test.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

Between social media, reality television and analysis, we are encouraged to share, share, share.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

But lofty corporate earnings and AI-driven tech enthusiasm have encouraged investors to look past the inflation risks, with bellwether US indexes trading at record highs.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Regional leaders encouraged Trump on a call Saturday to accept a deal with Iran to head off serious damage to regional energy facilities, Gulf officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

He was encouraged to write a letter to the Althingi, the Icelandic parliament, and he composed a five-hundred-word plea, extracts of which follow:

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady