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encouragement

[en-kur-ij-muhnt, -kuhr-] / ɛnˈkɜr ɪdʒ mənt, -ˈkʌr- /


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The challenge for Disney choreographer Taylor Worden was to create dance moves that also doubled as audience encouragement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

"It also truly is an encouragement for all students, especially in Taiwan," concluded Yang.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Lambert previously shared some words of encouragement to “American Idol” contestants after she lifted herself out of poverty and homelessness and rose to stardom while residing in a $3.5 million mansion.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Or, as Ehio puts it: "The gospel means the good news, gospel music is healing, it's a chance to receive healing, hope, faith, encouragement, a lot of the positive stuff."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Churro made it to the top step, half in, half out of the water, and turned to bark encouragement at Natalie.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz