encouragement
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With encouragement from Kincaid, Lee, 49, began by planting small sages that would grow quickly and help prevent erosion, since water, mulch and rain often ran down the hillside to the sidewalk.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Supported by unnamed donors, he offers encouragement and religious-based morale boosts to politicians or their mutual benefactors.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
At the desk is a copy of a note of encouragement that former President George W. Bush left inside the desk for Obama for his first day on the job.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
She looked relaxed as Richardson dished out instructions and encouragement from the player's box, while she showed resilience in fending off 16 break points and making it difficult for Parry until the end.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Piper could swear he was trying to shout encouragement.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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