The strong interest shown among fans at this year's Tour of California might encourage an American corporation into supporting the sport.

"The interest has to be nurtured, encouraged," he said.

His evident interest encouraged her to continue.

Wilson's early sense of patriotism and his strong interest in international affairs encouraged him to become politically active later in life.

Yes, political and big commercial and financial interests encouraged this, but the individual has to take responsibility for their actions at some point.

Mazer's interest encouraged Everson to start writing poetry again.

In other words, students are slowly finding their outside interests encouraged rather than regarded as distractions from the tasks of memorizing dates and facts.

Her support and similar interests encouraged Whitehead's desire for a community centered on the arts and crafts movement.

The interest encouraged Soviet competitions, publication of the results, and intense discussion within the field.

Your broad interest in the issues definitely encourages both the High Representative and myself to put together efforts to help people build peaceful lives.