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encounter

[en-koun-ter] / ɛnˈkaʊn tər /
NOUN
brief or unexpected meeting
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Sanctioned companies could have their assets frozen or encounter difficulties in accessing the international financial system.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

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

The 30-year-old showed no hangover from that performance during his encounter with Cerundolo, as he raced through the opening set and came through a tie-break in the second.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Being around Gen Z has exposed her to things she’d never encounter otherwise—like the 3-D printed egg a student recently showed off.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

I let it all wash over me and hoped it would wipe me clean from the day’s encounter.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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