- present participle of encourage.
encouraging
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In 2025, the Italian government once again tried to reform the truffle sector by encouraging more production in truffle plantations.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
For families, the findings also offer an encouraging message.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
OTTAWA—Recent trade talks between the U.S. and Canada have yielded encouraging results although major hurdles remain to be cleared, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Across the country, nonpartisan groups are holding last-minute voting events, encouraging people to fill out their ballots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Despite the fear spawned by a Cold War that threatened to turn hot, there was encouraging news as well.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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