encounter
Example Sentences
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“Had I shared this encounter with my mother, she likely would have asked me if deception was something I practiced whenever I hobnobbed with the Gettys,” Newsom said in the book.
From Los Angeles Times
Outlets in both countries claimed the man used a pair of sunglasses fitted with a camera to film some encounters and circulated them on social media, though officials did not confirm this.
From BBC
However, the two men encountered personal and professional difficulties when they returned home.
From Los Angeles Times
The federal investigators encountered puddles of crude oil on the facility grounds, as well as caustic fumes emanating from the facility, resulting in violations for air quality and other environmental infractions.
From Los Angeles Times
"We have encountered unforeseen challenges that despite the best efforts of our team, the producers, and promoters we have been unable to resolve," he said.
From BBC
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