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to encounter
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come together
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to come across or meet someone or something, often unexpectedly or by accident
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to be faced with an unexpected difficulty during a process
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contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
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experience as a reaction
Encounter
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a minor short-term fight
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a casual or unexpected convergence
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a casual meeting with a person or thing
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a hostile disagreement face-to-face
Example
During the latter stages of the project, the team encountered unforeseen challenges.
The project encountered a rocky period due to unexpected setbacks.
Engineers often encounter unforeseen issues during the construction phase of a project.
The team encountered a wall of resistance from the management.
During the winter solstice, areas within the Antarctic Circle encounter 24 hours of darkness.
