When the family arrived in New York, they immediately encountered trouble.

But the plan immediately encountered community opposition, accounting for at least some of the delay.

He immediately encountered difficulty, however, in coordinating the efforts of his diverse forces.

She pinpointed the sound and immediately encountered a presence intent as a hawk's.

If anything, the seats have occasionally gotten smaller - and immediately encountered resistance.

They immediately encountered the first of the supply problems which were to plague the expedition.

But he immediately encountered opposition from hard-liners within the Party.

We walked across the bridge and into the village, where we immediately encountered activity.

Today, as officials began the manual recount, they immediately encountered another problem.

Feeling the surface, Jason immediately encountered a hinged metal ring.