stranger

Example Sentences

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An essay the filmmaker penned for the Norwegian magazine “D2” in 2012 has recently resurfaced, putting his new film into a stranger perspective.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A couple of years ago, Arlo Parks found herself in a nightclub, consoling a complete stranger.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

With its outdated infrastructure, the impoverished DRC is no stranger to temporary fuel shortages.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The stranger, however, arrived at the rendezvous accompanied by undercover police officers, who arrested the man.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

I didn’t want to disturb her, but I wanted to tell her about my half-dream, the invisible stranger wandering round the room in the night!

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler