unfamiliar
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Our favorite games unfolded beneath the dining table; at times, we transformed it into a bus, traveling to unfamiliar places, as we took turns playing different roles: the driver, the passenger, and the ticket officer.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Trafficked animals are often weakened by the process of smuggling, stressed by the loss of their habitat and family group, and vulnerable to unfamiliar diseases.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The survey found "ordinary contact with nature" was unfamiliar to many children and 61% of children had never collected a conker or camped in a tent.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
“It’s a cat on a leash!” an unfamiliar neighbor exclaimed recently, stooping to pet him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
All traces of the wedding had disappeared, and the house and courtyard were bare and unfamiliar.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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