encouraging

Example Sentences

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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

“But raising taxes on a shrinking tax base—and thus encouraging further relocation out of the city—does raise that risk.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A scoreless draw against Nicaragua in Johannesburg days before the World Cup isn’t exactly encouraging, but it also fits with the team’s expectations and the mindset of “having everything to gain and little to lose.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

One encouraging sign for the deal is that Paramount apparently wants to avoid a legal challenge at the state level.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Jay nips her ear as if he's encouraging her, and she finally speaks.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman