encounter
Example Sentences
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Attenborough's natural history series, such as "Life on Earth", in which he had a famous encounter with mountain gorillas in Rwanda, have brought the most remote corners of the planet into living rooms worldwide.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
Lula, 80, and Trump, 79, are ideological opposites who have had a rocky relationship, and their meeting Thursday will be only their second official encounter since they held talks in Malaysia last year.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
The alleged encounter was the first of many, the lawsuit claims.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
This happens because fast-dividing cells encounter DNA damage more quickly than it can be repaired.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026
Her face, tight since their encounter with the Senate, lightened, and she grinned at him.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
Vocabulary lists containing encounter
Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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Much Ado About Nothing
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