encouragingly

Example Sentences

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By lying encouragingly, “Sure, pal, you can do anything you want to!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

But outside Spotify's self-fulfilling "top hits" playlists, fans were engaging with music that was encouragingly weird and experimental.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

Plus, Twilio recently increased its prices, which encouragingly didn’t cause many customers to move to competitors.

From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025

He seemed to have a little crush on Emma and delivered the whole routine to her, smiling encouragingly, but she pretended not to notice and made a point of holding my hand.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs