encountered

Example Sentences

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It is presumed that the cruise ship patients encountered rodents in Argentina.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Since the ruling went public earlier this week, other holidaymakers have told the BBC they have encountered similar issues.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The extraordinary difficulties she encountered in adopting her son range from heartbreaking frustration to pure joy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Any gases the probe encountered were vacuumed in and collected, then sealed in a canister.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

It stood defiantly blocking his way, glaring at him with the maddest-Iooking eyes he had ever encountered.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques