encountered

Example Sentences

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Carro also ruled that some of Mangione's questioning by the officers who initially encountered him at the Pennsylvania fast food restaurant must be excluded from trial.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

While the drug remains a major revenue driver, a higher-dose, pre-filled syringe version has encountered regulatory delays and rejections tied to manufacturing issues at a third-party filling facility in Indiana.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

If you’ve been anywhere online or in stores lately, you’ve likely encountered marketing buzz like “Sign-up to earn loyalty discounts” or “Become a rewards member today!”

From Salon • May 18, 2026

The main difference this time was that they encountered three groups as they went along.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti