- present participle of encourage.
encouraging
Example Sentences
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The small class size — no more than seven students — allows for plenty of one-on-one instruction, and the patient, encouraging teaching style made the experience enjoyable even for beginners.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
The two most encouraging highlights of that streak were the draws against Belgium and Portugal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
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
Townshend replied with encouraging words, trying not to show his pessimism.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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