But he points out that President Obama must walk a fine line: encouraging democratic change without threatening regime change.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

It also is encouraging leaders at faith-based communities to educate their congregations about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

VOA: standard.2010.06.23

Palestinian officials say the Obama administration is encouraging Israel to sidestep a 2003 agreement calling for a complete halt to those settlements.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

"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

"Very encouraging, I think they've made a lot of significant progress especially in command and control and the quality of their Kandaks and their efficiency."

VOA: standard.2010.05.26

He is encouraging people to make volunteering a part of their lives.

VOA: standard.2010.07.06

At a first glance, the numbers do not look encouraging.

VOA: standard.2010.08.06

America's battered housing sector also got a dose of encouraging news, with a national index reporting a three percent jump in housing prices in the second quarter of this year.

VOA: standard.2009.08.25

Instead,Posner urged the Council to pass a resolution encouraging Israel to investigate allegations through credible domestic processes and to call on the Palestinians to launch similar investigations to address allegations of Hamas abuses.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

Many workplaces have already introduced that mix. OhioHeath's Lisa Meddock says through a variety of programs that offer nutritional advice, free physical checkups and other wellness services, her company is constantly encouraging its employees to develop healthy habits and make healthy choices on a daily basis.

VOA: standard.2010.07.16