encounter
Example Sentences
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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
When you first encounter an act with the name Tara Clerkin Trio, you might assume it’s a jazz outfit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
His drones, Karas said, did not encounter much resistance from Russian air defences during recent missions.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 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
“Nothing I can’t handle,” Boaz said, not ready to mention the strange encounter he’d had with the shawarma ghost in the Village or whatever had happened in the storage room with Molly.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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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