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Most encouragingly for the asset class, was that last year also brought about the first net inflows for hedge funds in a long while.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

Plus, Twilio recently increased its prices, which encouragingly didn’t cause many customers to move to competitors.

From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025

Nevertheless, the upturn looks encouragingly broad-based for now, Williamson added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Since a career-worst 0-for-22 skid ended Tuesday, Betts is six-for-his-last-11 with three extra-base hits and, just as encouragingly, one walk to zero strikeouts.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2025

“We’re almost there, Miss Lumley,” he called encouragingly from somewhere behind.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood