encouragement
Example Sentences
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Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan shared some words of encouragement with the catcher and patted him on the back.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
For Esmeralda, her father was a man who “made amazing corn tortillas,” tucked her in at night and always offered words of encouragement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Ross’ popularity at the time of his death, along with his prolific output, translated into an afterlife associating him with kindness and encouragement.
From Salon • May 2, 2026
Some of this music can be found on the SFS Media label founded with the conductor’s encouragement in 2001.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
With this great encouragement the Greeks determined to wait no longer, but devise some way to put an end to the endless war.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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