- present participle of encourage.
encouraging
Example Sentences
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Some companies are encouraging the practice, hoping it can facilitate better work with less burnout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The author hopes it will shed new light on one of science's most enduring mysteries while also encouraging further research into the possible role of nanozymes in the emergence of life on Earth.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
She is encouraging people to wear something with stars that week, share their photos on social media and make a donation to the charity.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Now, as voters head to the polls on primary day in the Pine Tree State, RCV has become so accepted that candidates from both parties are openly encouraging voters to rank their rivals.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
A business card was pressed into the palm of each newcomer, encouraging a visit to the Urban League.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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