encouraging

Example Sentences

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Those are encouraging signs at a time when many chains are struggling to get guests through the door.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

It enables the community to use the field for events like fetes and weddings, while still encouraging wildlife diversity, Taylor said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

With an encouraging smile, Dudamel took the concertmaster’s arm, gently lifting him to his feet, but he sat back down when no one in the orchestra followed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“We’re going to upgrade the capacity of our nuclear fleet. And we’re going to keep encouraging this administration and others to say, ‘We’ve got to build more nuclear in this country.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Mr. Lewin gave me an encouraging pat on the shoulder.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros