stranger

Example Sentences

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In Deuteronomy 10:19, the command is explicit: “You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.”

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

"This is surely a social circle," the stranger replied.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Of course, Houston is no stranger to space history.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 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

Even though the stranger could now be identified in looks and temperament, Duane was not sure how to go about meeting her again, which he felt was important and necessary.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el