stranger

Example Sentences

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According to a plaque, a group of men sitting around a well enjoying "their usual drink" invited a passing stranger to join them.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

An essay the filmmaker penned for the Norwegian magazine “D2” in 2012 has recently resurfaced, putting his new film into a stranger perspective.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Well-known technology bull Cathie Wood is no stranger to buying the dip on such occasions—but not this time, even after the stock market had its worst day since the Iran war began.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

As Alpha waits for the results of blood tests, she is startled by the sudden appearance of a gaunt, jittery stranger in their apartment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Molly tried to yank her arm away, but the girl held fast, and when the girl turned to look at Molly again, it was no longer the stranger, but Anat.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny