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Example sentences for: encourages

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It deters young people and new immigrants from moving to New York City; it encourages landlords to neglect their buildings; it makes them hate their tenants.
Rampant use of performance-enhancing drugs tarnishes the games, kills athletes, and encourages drug use among children.
It's not all gay-bashing and religious mania; today's scouting encourages kids to learn many useful skills through its system of merit badges.
McCain's relentless openness certainly encourages favorable press attention (as well as increasing the risk of gaffes).
By bringing together old and new, this exhibition encourages that habit of looking for significance in our own garments.