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encouragement

[en-kur-ij-muhnt, -kuhr-] / ɛnˈkɜr ɪdʒ mənt, -ˈkʌr- /


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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

It creates the wealth that lets us push our way past our constant failures of personal compassion, sympathy and encouragement, so that those who don’t win are fed and housed and can live.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

With the encouragement of her partner, TV writer and actor Alex Anfanger, she reached out to her father in a letter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

It was effectively a letter of encouragement to Spurs, and a sign the Spaniard and Villa's priority was firmly on overturning that 1-0 first-leg deficit against Forest in Thursday's home return.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Parental involvement is also key to the student’s success, and parents provide daily motivation, encouragement, and support.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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