is encouraging
- present progressive of encourage (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Some experts believe the XL bully ban, external and "alpha-style dog training" is encouraging mistreatment of related types.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
“The central ethos of the ‘Jackass’ universe is encouraging your friends to be brave,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
A conservation charity is encouraging residents to help restore vital habitats in Surrey to create a "haven" for some of the UK's rarest insects.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
All bikes must be properly labeled by retailers, and law enforcement is encouraging parents to look at what kind they buy, or have purchased, for their kids.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
“The way you play. Surely your patron is encouraging you to focus on your music ” “I don’t have a patron, Denn,” I said with a shy smile.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
