By continuing to back demilitarization, democratization and economic development, Washington can now encourage lasting stability in the region.

And when small monetary boats tie themselves together or link themselves to larger ones, it encourages stability.

The paradox is that, although these places are meant to encourage stability, you come out a better hustler.

Psychologists doubt that 23 hours a day in solitary confinement encourages mental stability, not to mention any hope of rehabilitation.

Supranational agreements encourage stability and trust, because governments cannot break international accords at a whim.

This was a practical as well as an ethical concern: Ward believed such policies would encourage stability and peace.

Traditionally Courts have favored children having an exclusive home in order to encourage stability in children's lives.

State Department officials have been swayed by the argument that the troops will encourage stability.

Washington can encourage greater stability by behaving more responsibly itself on relations with Russia.

This pact should not have rigid rules but should at least encourage stability.