strangers

Example Sentences

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It’s a place where people pause to chat up strangers on oak-and-magnolia-draped streets, a place where boutiques sell smocked baby dresses and shirts with phrases such as “Pearls Are Always Appropriate.”

From Slate • May 4, 2026

While the Derby is a high-profile expression of Southern culture, Louisvillians tend to run cool at first introduction; there are no hugs for strangers, no sweet tea offered at restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

DeReiss, who described the women as "hilarious", said he hopes the story encourages people to strike up conversations with strangers.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

We dance, we chat with strangers, we dance with strangers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

“Some strangers were at our house last night,” the boy said.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson