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encounter

[en-koun-ter] / ɛnˈkaʊn tər /
NOUN
brief or unexpected meeting
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One can, on the internet, even encounter trolls akin to the golem versions of real people that we see in the film.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

He said his terrifying encounter with California’s most iconic apex predator won’t dim his love of nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Vehicles, when they encounter mechanical problems such as faulty wiring or an air leak, can now beam that information to the owners app and to the dealer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Fortunately for Yarrow, Scotland won't encounter his Viking warriors until the quarter-final stage at the earliest.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

They hired a tutor for their children, who once described an encounter with Alfred.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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