- present participle of encounter.
encountering
Example Sentences
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Creating an open dialogue might help her open up about whatever pain point she is repeatedly encountering.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
The one player Grottland was sure about from a young age was Odegaard, admitting the whole philosophy of the NTS was inspired by encountering him at 11.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The study states that the false belief has led "to negative consequences, including misinformed risk‐taking by those encountering snakes, unwarranted fear among snakebite victims, and inappropriate care delivered by misinformed or patient/family‐pressured medical professionals."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
The security-zone strategy is encountering significant challenges in Lebanon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
They wander through a tent full of mist, encountering creatures made out of paper.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
