encounter
verb (used with object)
to come upon or meet with, especially unexpectedly.
were encountering
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past progressiveof encounter.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Schools across the UK previously told the BBC they were encountering increasing numbers of pupils who admired Mr Tate.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2024
Cal State campuses have conducted workshops with local high schools — and also stepped up assistance for continuing students, who also were encountering unfamiliar hang-ups with their applications.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2024
A spokesperson for Ukraine's eastern forces said Russian forces in the Kupiansk area were encountering stiff resistance from well-entrenched troops and had been forced to retreat.
From Reuters ● Oct. 16, 2023
In the days leading up to the end of Title 42, border agents were encountering 10,000 migrants a day and at one point had 27,000 migrants in custody.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2023
It was as though, he were encountering his best friend.
From Jean Christophe: in Paris The Market-Place, Antoinette, the House by Gilbert Cannan
