have been encouraging
- present perfect progressive of encourage.
Example Sentences
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Early conversations with potential licensing partners have been encouraging, she said, though she declined to name specific companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
Not necessarily, according to aviation-industry experts — though there have been encouraging signs for bargain seekers throughout the past year.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 18, 2025
William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia noted that early reads on Lululemon’s new products have been encouraging.
From Barron's ● Dec. 13, 2025
Groups on social media, such as the Midlands-based Weoley Warriors, have been encouraging people to take part.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025
Some of the early results have been encouraging.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
