Artists don't have to use their record company's studios, but most companies encourage this.

But this time the company will have encouraged the short selling to make its earnings look better.

Not only had the company encouraged workers to buy stock, but it also allowed them to borrow money to do so.

But he said the company did not encourage additional research.

The company encourages its employees to contribute to open source projects.

Some companies actively encourage players to create films using their products.

Many companies encourage employees to do nonprofit work, often on company time.

The company is encouraging its other magazines to do the same.

The company encourages the practice because it keeps employees at work late.

Some companies back certain causes or organizations; others simply encourage their employees to get involved.