encounter
Example Sentences
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In a statement Wednesday evening, a Homeland Security spokesperson said, “We have not been able to verify any claims that DHS law enforcement arrested or even encountered members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe.”
Should recent enthusiasm hold, buyers this spring risk encountering more frequent bidding wars and rising home prices in places where homes remain in short supply.
From Barron's
Peering through his goggles, diver Ted Judah had laid eyes on a deep-sea creature rarely encountered by humans.
From Los Angeles Times
It was the second shark encounter at that location in three years.
From Los Angeles Times
When guests encountered characters, for instance, they would speak to them as if they were visitors on the fictional planet, often trying to suss out someone’s allegiance.
From Los Angeles Times
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