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encountering

ADJECTIVE
confronting
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Using Bayer's textbook comparison, imagine learning medicine from an introductory text and then encountering a rare disease that closely resembles a common condition.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

The setup emerged after the stock failed to break above a bullish ascending triangle in late February, encountering resistance near the $125 level on three separate occasions.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Ofcom says social media platforms "must assess and mitigate the risk of UK users encountering criminal content" and it will "make sure sites and apps are taking appropriate steps to do this".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

In the digital age, encountering color versions of movies originally filmed in black-and-white is commonplace.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

They wander through a tent full of mist, encountering creatures made out of paper.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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