encountered
Example Sentences
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Because the complete design could be seen only from above, most people encountered it through photographs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
"I've never seen in the decades I've been involved more fear and apprehension among voters," Sharpton said, describing worries he encountered during a recent visit to Ohio.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
While a small number of projects have encountered permitting challenges at the state level, those cases are the exception rather than the rule.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
He has encountered numerous mothers coping with the sudden death of their partner from causes such as shootings, car accidents and other unexpected events.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
The longer it baked, the more it smelled like a wet dog that had recently encountered an angry skunk, and the terrible odor lingered for days afterward.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
