have an encounter

Frequency: 8.218.0 per million words

To experience a meeting with someone or something.

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Examples (10)

  • I had my first encounter with him two years ago.
  • She didn't expect to have such a strange encounter with the new neighbor.
  • The tourists were thrilled to have a close encounter with the wild dolphins.
  • We might have an uncomfortable encounter with the boss about this issue.
  • The hikers were lucky to have a peaceful encounter with the bears.
  • Did you have any interesting encounters during your travels?
  • The journalist hoped to have a face-to-face encounter with the celebrity.
  • Students often have their first encounter with philosophy in college.
  • The security team was prepared to have a dangerous encounter with intruders.
  • Few people have a romantic encounter that changes their entire life.