encouraging

Example Sentences

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Researchers believe the results are encouraging for a cancer that remains incurable.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

There are no tallies of individual profits and losses, like at other firms, encouraging collegiality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

After half a decade in which the Fed has repeatedly missed its 2% inflation target, a chairman this determined to operate differently and implement regime change is an encouraging development.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

“Good luck,” Mae called, and Duuzuu sent me a soft, encouraging coo.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate