encountered

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Yoffe first encountered this framework during doctoral studies in statistics and data science, where diversity metrics were used to uncover patterns in complicated datasets, including research involving ancient human cultures.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

It is presumed that the cruise ship patients encountered rodents in Argentina.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The extraordinary difficulties she encountered in adopting her son range from heartbreaking frustration to pure joy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

He was the one she and Jabir had first encountered when they’d approached the stable; now he was staring at her with a mix of awe and horror.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray