- present participle of encounter.
encountering
Example Sentences
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David McFarlane, a marine safety consultant, said the longer the voyage, the more risk of encountering hazardous sea conditions.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
As more than two million freshmen arrive at college this fall, many are encountering civic-dialogue programs—an effort to build bridges across political divides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
National Fire Chiefs Council says half of UK fire services surveyed reported "frequently" encountering "insufficient flow"
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Faster than the coach would’ve expected any high school athlete encountering “a true pro-style, West Coast system.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
They wander through a tent full of mist, encountering creatures made out of paper.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
