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On the contrary, he is allotted only flickering glimpses, which will accost him unpredictably and, often, woundingly.

From New York Times • May 2, 2013

"If someone carries a gun without a permit, we will accost him," the officer said.

From Time Magazine Archive

When he is low in funds he will accost the stranger, begging a cigarette, or inviting himself at your expense to the nearest cafe, as "the day is so unusually hot."

From Through Five Republics on Horseback, Being an Account of Many Wanderings in South America by Ray, G. Whitfield

Prince Nicolas is said to know the name of every one of his subjects, and will accost him by it.

From The Land of the Black Mountain The Adventures of Two Englishmen in Montenegro by Wyon, Reginald

"Well, you will accost him with these words: 'M. Fouquet, I have the honor to inform you that I have just left Saint-Mande.'"

From Louise de la Valliere by Dumas père, Alexandre