encourage

Example Sentences

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He then made the fateful decision to encourage families in his district to message him if they wanted to invite him to their quinceañeras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"This is a home issue too. Schools have to be careful about not telling parents what to do but we can encourage them."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The researchers hope their findings will encourage more thorough testing of clothing before it reaches consumers and push manufacturers to adopt safer alternatives during the dyeing process.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

The notion is expressed in the survey results, which found wide variation in how faculty members mention AI use in syllabuses or whether they encourage or discourage AI in classes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“I love seeing people get involved in their community. I always try to encourage that in my work.”

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser