Example Sentences

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Earnings commentary within the industry has been encouraging.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026

Despite recent market volatility, demand for new listings in Asia has been encouraging since the start of the year, with investors showing stronger interest in recession-resistant sectors such as healthcare and consumer goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Its recent performance has been encouraging, with a registered user base up by 30% since 2022, and annual trip numbers up by 11%.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2025

The superintendent: “The staff vacancy rate was high, and it has been encouraging to see the superintendent take on staffing and reduce the vacancy rate,” she said of Carvalho.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024

“I know Chicho has been encouraging you. But artists are always poor. You don’t want to be poor, do you?”

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar