encounters

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board, whose mandate is to protect swimmers from attacks, says nets have helped significantly reduce fatal encounters since the 1950s, when a spate of attacks devastated local tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

There were four encounters with sharks across Australia in January, according to the Australian Shark-Incident Database, only one of which was fatal.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Donald Trump's summit with China's leader Xi Jinping in Beijing this week was the latest in decades of high-level diplomatic encounters between the two countries marked by drama, tension and surprising breakthroughs.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Other possible explanations for asteroid activity include rotational breakup, gravitational tidal forces during close planetary encounters and the release of trapped gases.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Unfortunately, Hazel guessed, judging from their last two encounters, Leo’s newest weapon had only annoyed the numina.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan