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encourage

[en-kur-ij, -kuhr-] / ɛnˈkɜr ɪdʒ, -ˈkʌr- /




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Reed talks about whether it's worth going to university and how more can be done to encourage employers to hire graduates.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

The true incentives for job creation are sound policies that encourage investment and hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

The bipartisan bill includes provisions that will encourage new-home construction and ease rules around financing manufactured homes, among other changes, Barron’s previously reported.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

For instance, the motion would encourage using the compost on urban farms and at community gardens and city parks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

“We thought it would encourage him to let us stay if he knew how many people loved us in the neighborhood,” he explained.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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