1.   It encourages discussion of important topics that are vital to the long-term health of our society.

2.   Both sides agreed to encourage economic discussion, including the joint development of resources, and participation in joint industrial and commercial ventures.

3.   If a small group has shown its work, try to encourage discussion in terms of meaning, rather than by judging it.

4.   An ambitious, multimedia initiative called loveLife is attempting to break through taboos and encourage frank discussion about sex and gender relations.

5.   But her manner also encouraged discussions about matters of importance.

6.   But other speakers said the Internet could boost democratic participation because of its power to educate people on the issues and encourage discussion of them.

7.   For the first time, they said, Assad sat with the Americans and his own negotiators around a conference table, encouraging discussion and making notes.

8.   In my life, I encouraged discussion.

9.   Many local pastors are also reluctant to encourage explicit discussions about sex.