encourage
Example Sentences
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And Pope Leo isn’t the only leader to encourage this view.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Gen. Rob Bonta held a news conference to encourage California voters to vote early because of service changes at the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
The University of Plymouth's Cosmic Dust in the City project aims to "inspire curiosity" and encourage people to scour gutters and rooftops safely in the quest for micrometeorites.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 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
Because of this, they would encourage factional strife in some of their subject towns in order to control them more easily.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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