Example Sentences

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The museum will encourage young North Korean soldiers to think of foreign military operations as a path to “adventure, glory and a nice new apartment for their family,” Monday said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“Without artwork that is specific in its reference to place, all the stations would look the same,” Yamamoto said, adding that she hopes the art will encourage riders to explore a neighborhood further.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

ALAV's Loaiza is confident that reinstating connectivity will encourage other US companies to relaunch strategic routes -- particularly from Houston, which is vital for the oil industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The researchers hope their findings will encourage more thorough testing of clothing before it reaches consumers and push manufacturers to adopt safer alternatives during the dyeing process.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Mrs. Greenwood asked that this picture be printed in hopes that it will encourage her daughter to return home.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath