encounter
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For a scene where Valentina has an encounter with a tow truck driver, they simply called a tow yard hoping someone interesting would show up.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The best times to encounter them are at dawn or dusk, when most tourists are sleeping or sipping caipirinhas.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
The Mars encounter also gave the mission team an opportunity to fully test Psyche's scientific instruments before the spacecraft reaches the asteroid.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
To encounter two in such close succession is a gift, in a time when many of us really need it.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
He was reminded of his first encounter with Magic, another small white creature who appeared and disappeared right in front of him.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
Vocabulary lists containing encounter
Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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Much Ado About Nothing
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