encountered

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Much of its ecology is still a mystery because spiders in this group are seldom encountered in the wild.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

Solana first encountered the game in college, while living in what he called a “nerd frat” where strategy games such as StarCraft and Magic: The Gathering were staples.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Detainees previously used a sign-up sheet to meet with members of Congress or just started talking to detainees they encountered during facility tours.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

It was there he saw the cleaning team, the first people he had encountered in almost a week.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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