encountered
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Former Apple engineer Adrian Eves first encountered Cook there in 2017, when the CEO returned to host a talk about diversity and inclusion.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
While in the field, we encountered bore holes from bauxite mining exploration.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
"There had been some turbulence over Europe, and it had been shaky over the water, but it was around 10 hours into the flight when we encountered the main turbulence," Kitchen said.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The concept and design of her forthcoming restaurant were heavily inspired by places she has encountered in South Korea, where dessert restaurants are much more common.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
A child with big eyes and a memorable smile, encountered in a dirt-floor hut, made him feel like bringing over the company bulldozers.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
