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.
(..) what all this is about? We may as well get started. Babs, get that dreadful thing off of her. Now, wait a minute. Just a minute. Don't! Stop! This is my second and last encounter with you lunatics. You just keep your hands off me, all of you. I make a delivery and find myself (..)1957 Funny Face