encounter
Example Sentences
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"Peng and colleagues' encounter with a vast fossil graveyard is a truly unique discovery," Stephen J Godfrey of the Calvert Marine Museum wrote in Nature.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
An told the podcast that she found the alleged encounter "scary", adding that West did not speak to her before, during or afterwards.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
LeBlanc visited Greer last week, and the Canadian minister said at the time that the encounter as positive, and that he presented specific proposals to address Trump administration concerns about Canada.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
A frightening encounter with a fabled Sea Hag in the third episode turns dyed-in-the-wool skeptic Tom into a believer, allowing Rhys to exercise his pipes and impressive pitch.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
It can only be defined by the anecdote, the chance encounter or the sentence overheard.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Vocabulary lists containing encounter
Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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Much Ado About Nothing
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