encounter
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Readers ages 4 to 8 will encounter fantastical creatures both familiar and obscure, sporting every manner of feather, wing and scale.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
In the brain, for example, microglia, which are the macrophages of the central nervous system, may become senescent in conditions like Alzheimer's disease as they encounter large amounts of cellular debris.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
Real went into the game facing a tough task against a Bayern side that had won 18 of their 20 games at home before Wednesday night's encounter.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
It is not practical for everyone to drive long distances — and then possibly encounter long lines — to refill their tanks at lower prices.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
She made no mention of her encounter with death and her flash of terror, except to say to her husband, “I thought I should have perished out there alone.”
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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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