were encouraging
- past progressive of encourage.
Example Sentences
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There were encouraging moments that kept her going.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Although the findings were encouraging, Kirkwood cautions that treatments for people remain far in the future.
From Science Daily ● May 19, 2026
Economists said the figures were encouraging, pointing to a particularly strong showing in the retail and transportation and warehousing sectors.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
However, there were encouraging signs of resilience in the quarter.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
We were encouraging each other, hyping ourselves up.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
