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encourage

[en-kur-ij, -kuhr-] / ɛnˈkɜr ɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr- /




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Providers, whose asset-management fees range from around 0.1% to 1%, depending on the size of the DAF, also have little incentive to encourage giving, critics say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

In an effort to promote the game of golf, many courses encourage new and rookie golfers onto the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

To encourage people to share their experiences, she launched the first South Asian Baby Loss Awareness Week last year, with talks from women, GPs and charities.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

And maybe the universe is speaking through my dad right now to encourage me to do the same.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera