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 do you know about Fanch Tanguy? Before seeing the photo I'd never heard of him. Let's suppose. What did the financial department encounter before it collapsed? I don't know. Madrier figured out something but it had nothing to do with that. He worked for cops from the opposition. (..)1981 To Kill a Cop