- present participle of encounter.
encountering
Example Sentences
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Thus far, this is not a problem the city reports encountering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
However, Stein said there is no reason to worry about encountering one.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
In Kate Christensen’s novel, a writer re-evaluates her life after encountering old acquaintances at her alma mater.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
"When encountering disaster-related information from an unknown source, approach it with scepticism and rely on official announcements," Gao Kai from the Ningbo Public Security Bureau said.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
How many days could you walk the streets of the big city without encountering anyone who knew you, and how many nights?
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
