encouraged
Example Sentences
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Florida Senator Rick Scott encouraged residents in designated areas to evacuate as soon as possible, as he warned in a social media post: "DO NOT WAIT! Get out NOW!"
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
She added that Berry has “always” encouraged her children to keep “loving relationships with our fathers.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
At an ideal low concentration, lacosamide encouraged cells to produce proteins involved in building cartilage while also suppressing processes that break tissue down.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
A spokesperson said that while the company did not comment on individual cases, anyone unhappy with an experience was encouraged to contact the airport so it can review what happened.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Fishermen were encouraged to clean up their boats to take tourists out fishing.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
