- present participle of encourage.
encouraging
Example Sentences
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As encouraging as the gains have been for families and veterans, much works remains to be done when considering other segments of the homeless populations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The two most encouraging highlights of that streak were the draws against Belgium and Portugal.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The author hopes it will shed new light on one of science's most enduring mysteries while also encouraging further research into the possible role of nanozymes in the emergence of life on Earth.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
She is encouraging people to wear something with stars that week, share their photos on social media and make a donation to the charity.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Not because of encouraging signs from Mr. Terupt, but because of Anna’s shocking news.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
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