But the three republics are pushing ahead without foreign encouragement.

But those individuals might well have made it on their own, without encouragement from this festival.

Against odds and without parental encouragement, she became a star in her own right.

"And you'll find that people don't ask a lot of personal questions without encouragement."

Without Ray's help and encouragement she would never have made it to the top.

She remained in the capital, though without much encouragement or support.

Without your love, prayers, and encouragement, I would still be just talking about writing a book.

For I do not think they will talk to me, not without encouragement.

Without instruction or encouragement from her father, she had no confidence in herself and worked with difficulty.

I closed the door carefully and looked at her Dave without encouragement.