encountered

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Encountered in a sculpture park, Paine’s trees feel luxurious and decorative; confronted in Madison Square Park, Lin’s dead trees seem almost whimsical.

From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2021

Ease of peel: Encountered almost no peeling issues.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2019

Encountered at the headquarters of the Arizona Republican Party in Phoenix, Mr Arpaio agrees that he has built up the role of the posse.

From Economist • Sep. 13, 2016

"Lessons Encountered: Learning from the Long War" is a newly published volume of collected essays on America's 21st century wars.

From US News • Aug. 30, 2016

In a monograph called "Parnassians Personally Encountered," Mr. Saltus tells of this episode, as also of his meeting with other celebrities of the day.

From Edgar Saltus: The Man by Saltus, Marie