encouragement
Example Sentences
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While all of the above looks heavy for the stock market, McElligott offered a little encouragement as well.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
China’s push for self-reliance and encouragement of domestic firms to buy Chinese-made products is also hurting U.S. market share and profitability.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
With encouragement from Kincaid, Lee, 49, began by planting small sages that would grow quickly and help prevent erosion, since water, mulch and rain often ran down the hillside to the sidewalk.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
As in North Carolina, the Ohio agents were getting encouragement from prosecutors, including Kenneth Parker, the then-U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Ohio.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
They lean into him, pat his back, and mutter encouragement.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Vocabulary lists containing encouragement
Catching Fire
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Taste of Salt
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