encouraging

Example Sentences

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"Encouraging progress has been made including the creation of a mechanism for further technical talks," they said, detailing a contact channel set up to "avoid incidents and miscommunication" in the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Encouraging more sustainable eating habits depends in part on understanding how people perceive the environmental footprint of different foods.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

The tabulation — which can last weeks past election day — is the product, in large part, of a commendable objective: Encouraging as many people as possible to vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Encouraging were the 2.6% increase in customer traffic and 1.7% increase in the average transaction.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Encouraging results have been obtained with the Hessian fly and the tobacco hornworm.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson