Encountered

While crossing the street on my way to school, I encountered an accident.

It's the first time he has encountered people speaking French.

The ship encountered rough seas.

We encountered a lot of difficulties on the expedition.

We encountered many difficulties.

We encountered him in a distant town.

Never in his life had he encountered such a dilemma.

He encountered a friend on the road.

In my dream, I encountered a wolf.

Girls who are focused on guys but can't be honest with them are encountered by young men in growing numbers nowadays.