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.
(..) heads, arms and legs. And Negro leader John Lewis, despite injury from a possible skull fracture, led the marchers back to the chapel after the encounter with officers. Help! Help! He said, "I don't see how President Johnson "can send troops to Vietnam (..)2014 Selma