encounter
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Most people encounter ranch mix in its intended form, stirred into mayonnaise or sour cream and served alongside a platter of vegetables.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
After the jarring encounter, Carpenter’s security team combed through security tapes and discovered Applegate had been coming around for more than a month, according to the court request.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The 30-year-old showed no hangover from that performance during his encounter with Cerundolo, as he raced through the opening set and came through a tie-break in the second.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The electrical field created by the device’s magnetic technology is exponentially greater than anything a shark would encounter naturally, so they instinctively avoid it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
This encounter with Hesterfowl could be delicate: a conversation between two servants of the all-knowing universe.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Vocabulary lists containing encounter
Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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"Fears and Phobias," Vocabulary from the article
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Much Ado About Nothing
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