encouraging

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Experts say it may take at least a decade to recover fully but observations using a remotely operated underwater drone are proving encouraging.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The overall thrust of the package, the Evercore analysts said, is to reduce regulatory barriers that constrain housing construction by streamlining environmental reviews and encouraging localities to adopt zoning and building-code best practices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

Despite the encouraging results, the researchers identified several areas where the sodium-ion battery still trails leading lithium-ion technologies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

It makes the whole occasion more collaborative, encouraging all of your attendees to bring what they can.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

Despite the fear spawned by a Cold War that threatened to turn hot, there was encouraging news as well.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson