encountering

Example Sentences

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However, it said the provider had failed "to comply with its duties to assess and mitigate the risk of people in the UK encountering illegal content on its service".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Today, in the podcasting world, Kelly is encountering a different incentive structure.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

A United Airlines pilot arriving in San Diego on Wednesday morning reported encountering a drone thousands of feet in the air as the plane approached the airport, according to airport tower audio.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

What people actually want is a government that is working to solve issues that they have been encountering, not just for years, but for decades.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

How many days could you walk the streets of the big city without encountering anyone who knew you, and how many nights?

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison