Example Sentences

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On its FAQ page,, external world football's governing body says it "strongly encourages you to purchase all types of tickets" through its official platforms.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Brokerages—especially those catering to small investors—are expected to benefit as the rule change encourages more trading activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Yes, it’s too high, he says, but he suggests that his housing plan will deploy a trickle-down approach that starts with lessening landlords’ risks and costs and thus encourages them to build more.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

And it encourages me to be a larger-than-life figure.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

After lunch, Mom encourages me to hang out in our room.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy