meet
verb (used with object)
to come upon; come into the presence of; encounter.
has met
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present perfectof meet (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"Since the inception of this project, our idea has met with repeated doubt and pushback," said Li.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
Ellison has met with several Warner executives and asked detailed questions about their businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Bergquist said ICE has met these two requirements, but still has not addressed more immediate issues such as water and food quality, as well as sanitation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
It has met that goal on an annualized basis since 2020, according to its website, by partnering with renewable energy providers on long-term power purchase agreements.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
For illustration, suppose Myrtle has met six men so far and that she rates them as follows: 3 5 16 2 4.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
