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.
(..) for that young man. Santiago Munez, for the first time since his move from Newcastle, Illustrious company alongside him, to say the least. They tend to be feisty, these encounters between Real Madrid and Valencia. He's picked out Munez. Raul alongside him, but Munez goes (..)2007 Goal II: Living the Dream