rencounter

Example Sentences

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But really the possible alternatives of rencounter are far less numerous.

From Logic, Inductive and Deductive by Minto, William

It was evident, she thought, that Emma as yet knew nothing of that strange rencounter on the stairs.

From Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend by Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte

When this strange rencounter had subsided, the storming party was ordered for twelve o'clock.

From Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment by Shipp, John

Between these two vessels an unfortunate and silly rencounter followed.

From The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 by Jackson, W. C.

His rencounter with her had undoubtedly been providential, as he had not the slightest idea that she could possibly be in his neighbourhood.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 16 by Various