Example sentences of "as it encourage [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 It was used by American therapists , before being banned in 1985 , for marital problems as it encourages empathy and dispels hostility ; it is often called the ‘ hug ’ or ‘ love ’ drug .
2 Such a system is inherently inflationary as it encourages escalation of costs and there is no evidence that it gives any encouragement to the cost effective use of different procedures since the health care suppliers know that , whatever the cost , they will be reimbursed .
3 Such a system is inherently inflationary as it encourages escalation of costs .
4 A diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables is obviously to be recommended as it encourages digestion and elimination .
5 To have one 's hand fixed by an elastic band to the telephone receiver was the norm as it encouraged continuity of business — if it was n't used too frequently .
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