encouraged
Example Sentences
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When Emily dropped him off for the trip to boot camp, Jason encouraged her to think about the CIA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
It’s not immediately obvious why compensation incentives would lead to large-cap relative strength late in the year, and those interested in a full explanation are encouraged to read the professors’ studies.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Sparkes encouraged crew members to take measures to ensure they feel safe in their roles.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
I was sitting in seventh grade social studies, where we were encouraged to discuss current events.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
If I encouraged Ma, she’d charge ahead, determined to turn a possibility into a firm reality.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
