- present participle of encourage.
encouraging
Example Sentences
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A #SaveDenby campaign encouraging people to buy more products was launched, but administrators said they failed to find a buyer, leading to the end of production.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"It's been encouraging to see the survival rates for breast cancer improve over recent decades, and we'd love to see the same gains in prevention."
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Still, “Time and Water” collapses the notion that we are somehow separate from these ancient, essential formations: an encouraging hello to the future from inside a sobering goodbye.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
What AI appears to be doing for now is slightly reducing the need for companies to fill or keep certain jobs — while encouraging others to hire more people.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
But even Orion barked, and Danny hoped it was encouraging.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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