The island has had several 'close encounters' with major hurricanes in recent years.
They had a 'romantic encounter' [=a brief romantic relationship] several years ago.
Two protesters were arrested during an 'encounter' [='clash'] with police.
(..) Dr.Gablehauser. Dr.Cooper. Let's go,baby-- we're losing daylight. as you know,several weeks ago in our first encounter, we may have gotten off on the wrong foot when I called you an idiot. And I just wanted to say that I was wrong... to point it out. (..)2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Luminous Fish Effect Season: 1 Episode 4