encourages

Example Sentences

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Once in place, it forms a supportive structure that encourages cell growth and tissue repair.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

They’re looking for an artistic lifeline, a way of connecting themselves and their audience with a tradition that extends our collective horizon and encourages us to take a longer view.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

A council spokesperson said they could not comment on individual cases, but remains committed to high quality adult social care and encourages anyone with concerns to contact them.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The primary reason given for this change is that quarterly reporting encourages companies to engage in “short- termism” — managing operations to meet Wall Street’s short-term goals rather than invest in long-term growth.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Territorial empires are tightly controlled but costly to maintain; hegemonic empires are inexpensive to maintain, because the original local rulers incur the costs of administration, but the loose tie between master and vassal encourages rebellion.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann