meet
verb (used with object)
to come upon; come into the presence of; encounter.
meets
Example Sentences
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There the narrator meets both Homer and Odysseus, who now regrets his actions in the “Odyssey,” when he was fool enough to leave Calypso’s island and miss out on her offer of immortality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
A sort of “Beef” meets “The Good Wife” or “The Good Fight,” or whatever legal drama you prefer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"New Zealand takes its international obligations seriously and always meets them. We are compliant with the EU free trade agreement," the minister said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
The eviction led to widespread anger across Spain, and prime minister Pedro Sanchez has promised housing relief measures when his cabinet meets on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
My family supported my gymnastics, cheering me on at meets both at home and away.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
