encounter

Example Sentences

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I had never personally encountered rabies so I thought I never would.

From Los Angeles Times

But when he spotted our article on the new programme and invitation for Londoners to get in touch about their wildlife encounters, he contacted us to tell his story - in part to give thanks.

From BBC

I watched the almost four-hour long livestream in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, and was mostly intrigued by the sometimes chaotic encounters and activities.

From BBC

Rahman said she was detained following the encounter and later required medical attention.

From Salon

While there are books that have profoundly changed employment in the U.S., and iconic movies about the workplace, it’s often a more-casual encounter with a book or movie that resonates in our professional lives.

From The Wall Street Journal