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encourage

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




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It also made him want to speak out publicly and to encourage others to do the same, to break the cycle of silence.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Programs that encourage employees or customers to adopt greener habits do not appear to weaken support for broader climate action.

From Science Daily Jul. 25, 2026

The two-hour whodunnit exercise is designed to encourage students to avoid bias and use professional judgment to solve a tricky accounting problem.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Higher prices “will encourage the development of new supply, while unlocking new opportunities for our business,” Le Peuch said during the call.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

Professionals encourage and support environments that produce trust by demonstrating integrity through ethical and inclusive decision-making.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

Its main tool to achieve this is the economy's key interest rate -- raising rates tends to curtail economic activity and high prices, while lowering them encourages hiring and investment but can also stoke inflation.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Speaking at the Time 100 Sports gala, LeBron James expresses gratitude to USC staff members who saved Bronny after 2023 cardiac arrest and encourages others to be prepared for such emergencies.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The scarcity of extreme first-day pops on IPOs encourages Lamont that speculative euphoria may be absent at present.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

Since then, however, she had been "encouraged" by initiatives such as No Mow May, which encourages people to let grassy areas grow wild, increasing the places for butterflies to feed and breed.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

“You should totally do it, though,” Soojin encourages.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

Alonso's Leverkusen in possession usually had a back three, a narrow midfield two, and a front five encouraged to take turns and drop deep to support players on the ball.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

The government encouraged chip-related companies to pursue stock-market listings so they could raise more capital and be subjected to market discipline.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Residents are encouraged to contact authorities if one of these door-kicking incidents take place at their property.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

OL slowed the growth of the abnormal fibroblasts, encouraged them to undergo apoptosis, and reduced their release of inflammatory cytokines.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

They held voter registration classes, showing people how to fill out the required forms and encouraged them to go down to the courthouse and attempt to register.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman

Smith’s recent recovery progress, since shutting down baseball activities and receiving an injection to address the discomfort and inflammation, has been encouraging enough for the team to feel confident in his return.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

If his mother were still alive today, he says, she would be out on the streets, encouraging every eligible American to exercise their right to vote, in spite of Callais.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

Some therapists are encouraging adults to cut off their parents as a means of self-care.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

A spokesperson for the Department for the Economy said Tourism NI supported an "inclusive tourism sector by encouraging accommodation providers to consider the diverse needs of visitors".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

I glance over at Agent Fiona, and she gives me an encouraging nod.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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