strangers

Example Sentences

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These days, however, the Hadzabe—who speak a click-based language—are no longer strangers to the rest of the world, and they are divided on how to respond.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Since hearing about the story, strangers from as far away as Germany have sent gifts, with James now inviting people to give money to charity instead.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Lemuel knew Lyman, his wife and daughter; but the rest of the company were strangers, including Mr. Calvin Brown, Mrs. Leah Fish, her daughter Lizzie, and Mrs. Fox with her daughter Kate.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock