wanderer

Example Sentences

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Around 1897 Rasputin left home and took on the life of a strannik, or wanderer in search of God.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In his maqāma, Ibn al-Wardi personifies the plague as a mischievous wanderer who brings death to one region after another over a 15-year journey.

From Science Daily • Nov. 11, 2025

When Slay was a young scholar, it wasn’t clear what sort of ending would be written for a wanderer with big dreams, who at times struggled to find his way in life.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2023

When a lost wanderer on a four-wheeler comes looking for directions, however, Beth flees with Helena on the vehicle to the police, leading to Jacob’s arrest.

From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2023

“Dear mountains! my own beautiful lake! how do you welcome your wanderer? Your summits are clear; the sky and lake are blue and placid. Is this to prognosticate peace, or to mock at my unhappiness?”

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley