encourage
Example Sentences
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“We want to encourage more San Diegos,” Meyer said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The trade body suggested that workers, employers and the government could step up to encourage and contribute to more saving for retirement.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The powder clings beautifully to potatoes before roasting, the dried dairy helping to encourage browning while the herbs perfume every bite.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Researchers found evidence that oleic acid may encourage tumor growth in pancreatic cancer, a result that surprised the team because of the fatty acid's long-standing reputation as a heart-healthy dietary fat.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Nighttime was too full of danger to encourage anyone to relax and study stars.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing encourage
Motherlode: A Mother's Day Lexicon
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Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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