- present participle of encourage.
encouraging
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Research on cash transfers is encouraging, Wolfolds said, but "the harder challenge may be identifying who has been affected by AI."
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
Larsen, the Stevens County auditor, is encouraging Washington voters to deposit their ballots in drop boxes rather than relying on the mail.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
Loretta Sanchez, a former Democratic congresswoman from Orange County who credits Becerra with encouraging her to run for Congress, put it simply.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
Within the country, the government has been sharing public messages to create awareness about Ebola, including encouraging people to promptly report any suspected cases and seek care at a hospital.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
I pulled her out; whether she was worried about me or encouraging me, I couldn’t tell.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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