Policies may encourage some land uses rather than others in the interest of protecting the environment.

He encourages others who might need surgery to find a doctor they can trust.

"Maybe my released books will encourage others who do not normally read to give it a try."

I encourage others with information to come forward as well.

Instead, she encouraged others when they were weary, and made light of our problems.

But if it worked here, we could hope that the example would encourage others.

I would encourage others in similar situations to keep talking with their health care provider.

A small gesture, but I hoped to encourage others to do whatever they could to help, no matter what that was.

She encourages others to keep trying, even if they've struggled before.

"Federal money was really an endorsement - it encouraged others to give to you."