encounter
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Jennifer An, a former contestant on America's Next Top Model, is suing the rapper, now known as Ye, over an encounter she alleges took place in 2010.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
After the alleged encounter, An said she spoke to La Roux, real name Elly Jackson, who apologised for what had happened.
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 California couple attacked by a bear outside their eastern Sierra Nevada home have survived the encounter after fighting off the animal with a water bottle and a hatchet, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
After his encounter with the owl, he was extremely wary for a long time, even in full daylight, when owls are expected to sleep.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
Vocabulary lists containing encounter
Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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Much Ado About Nothing
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