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encouragingly

ADVERB
optimistically
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“Don’t panic, Ella,” a crew member says, encouragingly.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 30, 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

The fires seemed to burn with unusual cheeriness, and every time the girls met, their pale faces broke into smiles as they hugged one another, whispering encouragingly, “Mother’s coming, dear! Mother’s coming!”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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