encounter
Example Sentences
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One can, on the internet, even encounter trolls akin to the golem versions of real people that we see in the film.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
The classic tale of someone who acted after an everyday encounter comes from Joe Kennedy, patriarch of the political dynasty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Fortunately for Yarrow, Scotland won't encounter his Viking warriors until the quarter-final stage at the earliest.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
She has seen that some mill around when they encounter the wire, before turning around.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
He carried a basket of corn on his arm to throw off any Union troops he might encounter.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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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