has encouraged
- present perfect of encourage (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Collins says she has encouraged ICE “to cease all non-urgent vehicle stops,” wants a “full and impartial” investigation of the Biddeford shooting, and thinks agents should wear body cameras.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
She said she has encouraged the group to keep exploring the vision, and she looks forward to hearing input from various other neighborhood groups.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
Streeting has confirmed he would enter any potential contest and has encouraged people to back Burnham in Makerfield as he wants a "proper contest with the best candidates on the field".
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
She has encouraged residents who disagree with her policies to leave.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Only the liturgy has encouraged them to dwell on the meaning of their lives.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
