encountered

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The findings, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, reveal how caffeine acts on a well-defined brain pathway involved in social memory, the ability to recognize and distinguish people we have encountered before.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

In recent years his industry has encountered serious hiccups - affecting both of the world's most important coffee beans.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Josh Bersin, head of a research and advisory firm bearing his name, initially encountered resistance over his companywide introduction of an AI twin.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

I suspect you’ve encountered your fair share of exchanges like that in your career.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

As we made our way through all seven areas, we encountered a ton of awesome interactive displays.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas