- present participle of encounter.
encountering
Example Sentences
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However, Stein said there is no reason to worry about encountering one.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
The father of three travels widely, often encountering bewildered questions about why Jews opt to live in Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Reuters reported that many migrants who reached Ceuta have already returned to Morocco after encountering overcrowding, food shortages and little prospect of continuing onward into mainland Europe.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
According to the lawsuit, Walker began filming immigration agents in late March, after encountering a woman being detained in the San Francisco airport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The more time spent in museums and galleries, the more rewarding the act of encountering art becomes.
From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell
