Example Sentences

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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

Judith Somekh, co-founder of online retailer The Dress Outlet, is encouraging customers to diligently check size charts before ordering a dress or formal gown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

However, Geisbet says it is encouraging to hear that the WHO will be prioritising the use of the experimental anti-viral drug Obladesivir, under strict protocols.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“It is encouraging to see EU-US cooperation on critical raw materials taking concrete shape,” Sefcovic said in a statement Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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