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encouraged



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The company encouraged employees to spend time testing out the chatbots, Matan Zinger, a former Google engineer who worked on products like Search and Google Wallet, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

“Anyone who hasn’t received a 2025-26 dose, or is due for the second dose, is encouraged to get vaccinated now, before the next COVID-19 surge,” according to a slide in Pan’s presentation to health professionals.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Particularly damaging has been the combination of a private real-estate market and fiscal policies that encouraged local governments to borrow heavily against future land revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

But people were encouraged not to look directly at the eclipse as it could cause damage to their retinas, according to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

An acquaintance named Elizabeth Ellet encouraged Maggie to fight for her legal rights as Elisha’s widow.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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