encounter
Example Sentences
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Most people encounter ranch mix in its intended form, stirred into mayonnaise or sour cream and served alongside a platter of vegetables.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
When we first encounter the couple, they’re roaming the Metropolitan Museum of Art — which, one gets the sense, they know by heart.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
After the jarring encounter, Carpenter’s security team combed through security tapes and discovered Applegate had been coming around for more than a month, according to the court request.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The scarcity of humankind makes those few people we do encounter gleam like ingots of gold on a sandy beach.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
George sat up quickly, worried about another momma bear encounter, but Owen waved away his concern.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
Vocabulary lists containing encounter
Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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Much Ado About Nothing
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