encounter

Example Sentences

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The buildings rolled by as I pulled my hair around and combed my fingers through it, wondering at the peculiar little encounter with Russell.

From Literature

We are very curious and full of awe about what we are encountering.

From The Wall Street Journal

"For most people, it's the very first time you're encountering the system," she said.

From BBC

A spokesperson added: "Highways inspectors carry out regular inspections across the network, but we also encourage residents to report any potholes they encounter."

From BBC

"Before we send humans to Mars, we need to understand what type of environment these astronauts are going to encounter," Cash said.

From Science Daily