encounter
Example Sentences
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The outcome depends largely on which stage of the parasite they encounter.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Rewatching “E.T.” at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, I still wanted to believe that an encounter with an alien intelligence could elevate us.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
When you first encounter an act with the name Tara Clerkin Trio, you might assume it’s a jazz outfit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
She said her encounter with the businessman played a part in a decline in her mental health.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Keep track of how much music you encounter in one day.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
Vocabulary lists containing encounter
Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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"Fears and Phobias," Vocabulary from the article
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Much Ado About Nothing
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