- present participle of encourage.
encouraging
Example Sentences
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“The combination of record account balances, strong savings behaviors and effective plan design tell an encouraging story about how Americans are approaching retirement,” said Sharon Brovelli, president of Workplace Investing at Fidelity Investments.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
A new study, described as "hugely encouraging" for patients, has found the majority of breast cancer survivors whose treatment caused heart problems may not need to be on precautionary medication for life.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Both Washington and Caracas officials privately say that unwinding the sanctions and encouraging businesses to return has proven difficult, thus delaying economic recovery and making it harder for Maduro’s successor, Delcy Rodríguez, to maintain stability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Kunda Dixit, publisher of the Nepali Times weekly, said the government's early response had provided encouraging images of ministers and officials on the ground.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The only encouraging event was the reappearance of Masvita’s menstruation.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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