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encountering

noun
1
The act of coming across or meeting something, often unexpectedly.
"Encountering wildlife on the hike was the highlight of our trip."

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In plain EnglishThe act of running into or meeting something.

Word Forms

more encountering comparative, encounterings plural, most encountering superlative

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_____ wildlife on the hike was the highlight of our trip.

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