Example Sentences

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That more positive mood music, and the thunderous applause in this chamber, will have encouraged the UK delegation that a corner could be turned.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

"This factor, alongside the Stamp Duty holiday and the race for space as a result of homeworking, will have encouraged buyers to bring forward home purchases they'd maybe planned for this year."

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2022

The identity of United’s goalscorers will have encouraged their manager as much as the confidence behind their first three shots of the game.

From The Guardian • Jan. 26, 2020

The solidity on display for large parts will have encouraged him; the fragility of the climactic minutes will probably not have surprised him.

From The Guardian • Dec. 29, 2019

What will have encouraged Ferguson against Celtic, and surprised many United observers in the process, was the leadership shown to Welbeck, Diouf, Macheda and Tom Cleverley by Dimitar Berbatov.

From The Guardian • Jul. 17, 2010