encouragingly
Example Sentences
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By lying encouragingly, “Sure, pal, you can do anything you want to!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2026
Most encouragingly for the asset class, was that last year also brought about the first net inflows for hedge funds in a long while.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026
Plus, Twilio recently increased its prices, which encouragingly didn’t cause many customers to move to competitors.
From Barron's ● Dec. 4, 2025
Nevertheless, the upturn looks encouragingly broad-based for now, Williamson added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
In spite of his Christian stoicism, when she went up and addressed him, and smiled gaily, encouragingly, even fondly in his face, his hand would tremble and his eye burn.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
