encounter

Example Sentences

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Glenn said the encounter lasted no more than 10 seconds but it felt like it lasted much longer and he "didn't know what to do".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A new edition offers American readers a fresh opportunity to encounter this erudite, deliciously dark narrative about growing older but not quite wiser.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Each encounter drains a little more energy and confidence.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“The way that I encounter AI is that I have to dedicate time in my courses now to confirming to my students that they’re they’re not allowed to use AI in homework assignments,” Lincoln said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A part of him wanted to tell Brother Ugo everything he’d seen last night—about the old woman, the strange girl, and his actual encounter with the Shetani—but something held him back.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray