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.
(..) to people about us. How about "yahoo"? I'm talking about what we're going to say to my parents about us. We'll say that we're having repeated sexual encounters... out of wedlock, continuously... - as Catholic schoolchildren are walking by. - Perfect. No, you know, we like each other, (..)2004 TvShow: Gilmore Girls Title: The Nanny and the Professor Season: 4 Episode 10