source of encouragement

collocation in English

meaningsofsourceandencouragement

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source
noun[C]
uk
/sɔːs/us
/sɔːrs/
the place something comes from or starts at, or the cause ...
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encouragement
noun[C or U]
uk
/ɪnˈkʌr.ɪdʒ.mənt/us
/ɪnˈkɝː.ɪdʒ.mənt/
words or behaviour that give someone confidence to ...
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(Definition ofsourceandencouragementfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The children also see him as being 'very into his classical music', and in their descriptions of learning musical instruments cite him as asourceofencouragement.
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It is also asourceofencouragementtowards further steps in the future.
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That would be a breakthrough and a hugesourceofencouragementfor left-handed campaigners throughout the country.
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I see the intention there, and to me that is asourceofencouragement.
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It is not the easiest of tasks, and appreciation of what has been done is asourceofencouragement.
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It is very much better than what we have had previously, and it should be asourceofencouragementand not of moaning and groaning.
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The commitment and seriousness of purpose shown by all the parties in these talks is asourceofencouragementfor the future.
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They have been asourceofencouragementto the tenants.
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A new award in this sphere would be asourceofencouragementand inspiration.
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Again that is asourceofencouragement.
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This is a greatsourceofencouragement.
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I am sure that it would provide an added source of revenue and would also be an addedsourceofencouragementof user to the civil transport charterers.
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It is asourceofencouragement.
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The motivated leader is a constantsourceofencouragementfor the group.
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By being involved they can boost their athlete's self-esteem and will be looked at as a constantsourceofencouragement.
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