encourage
Example Sentences
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In April, local people told the BBC they feared the ban would encourage parking in residential streets, while a local guide feared an impact on her business.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
She hopes her story will encourage others who who can’t afford a landscape designer or simply feel overwhelmed by the idea of replacing their lawn.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
However, the FCC also added “meaningful conditions” to the waiver to encourage “rapid builds and launches.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Some online retailers may hesitate to tell customers when an item is in low supply, fearing it might encourage them to shop elsewhere or discourage them from buying anything else on the site.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“Ophelia, please do not encourage that woman,” Mama said once the trolley doors had closed.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
Vocabulary lists containing encourage
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