encouragement

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Father Fred Wekesa, the rector of the Saint Augustine Basilica at Annaba where Leo will celebrate mass, said the pope's upcoming visit would give his small flock a "message of encouragement and solidarity".

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Gina: Well in at the weights, having won the Ultima after the weights were published for this and plenty of signs of encouragement that he will get this trip and even improve for it.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Birol said recommendations from the agency to member countries have included encouragement of working from home, reducing speed limits for cars and providing financial support to vulnerable people.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Dr. Stacey Rosen, AHA president, said the government’s encouragement to eat red meat and full-fat dairy products “has been shown repeatedly to be a not healthy way to eat.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

And Sayeh would probably never have sung in front of the class without my encouragement.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney