- present participle of encounter.
encountering
Example Sentences
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The researchers believe ruptoblasts intensify their normal secretion systems so they can release toxic substances suddenly and violently after encountering activin.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
The father of three travels widely, often encountering bewildered questions about why Jews opt to live in Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
According to the lawsuit, Walker began filming immigration agents in late March, after encountering a woman being detained in the San Francisco airport.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
However, she said about 90% of the people the charity speaks to report encountering harmful content online.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
As a child his musical ability had quickly been spotted and he was soon in Vienna receiving training from, among others, Salieri, and encountering both Beethoven and Schubert.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
