"On the other hand, we want to be encouraging of ways in which both India and Pakistan can feel secure and focus on the development of their own countries and their people,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.25

"So you guys are going to be the first example this summer of really encouraging kids to move.

VOA: special.2010.06.07

"We are seeing some encouraging signs of healing. This is going to take a while, and it is going to be uneven.

VOA: standard.2010.02.07

And security officials are encouraging passengers to be observant and report any suspicious activity.

VOA: standard.2009.12.26

In an appearance Friday, in Allentown,Pennsylvania , President Obama called the November jobs figure "modestly encouraging" but said he will not be satisfied until there is sustained significant improvement.

VOA: standard.2009.12.05

UNICEF's head in Ziguinchor, Christina de Bruin, says systems for child protection need to be improved, along with encouraging social change in how people deal with this violence, and reinforcing partnerships and protection systems to deal with emergency cases.

VOA: standard.2010.06.29