had encouraged
- past perfect of encourage.
Example Sentences
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Ohtani, who Alfonzo said had encouraged him with “Let’s get the first hit today” before the game, greeted him with: “Congratulations! I told you.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
When asked if his father had encouraged him to support Aston Villa, Prince William's reply was clear.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Earlier this year, one group that had encouraged shoppers to boycott Target over changes to some corporate DEI policies said it had ended those efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
US emissions rules under former president Joe Biden had encouraged investments in electric vehicles as part of a move to address climate change.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2025
But those who wanted to strike out on their own, to try something new, he had encouraged.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
