stranger

When she’s youthful, Sophie catches the eye of a handsome, richly dressed stranger who gallantly escorts her away from two men harassing her on the street.

From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026

“I am no stranger to loss, but this is so incredibly tough, and my heart also goes out to all of the associates and customers who were there during this traumatic event.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

Those who habitually retreat to their phones might consider striking up a conversation with a stranger instead.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

Because I’m a stranger who people regularly turn to for financial help, my inbox typically overflows with general questions like the one above.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

The stranger gives a wistful smile, like she’s savoring a fond memory.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Alice Cook, 17, who has been coming to the tables for a couple of years, describes the experience as “real-life Omegle,” a service that let users video chat with strangers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Now, she finds interacting with strangers considerably less scary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Travelodge later said it was investigating more reports of strangers accessing rooms - after two women told the BBC that people they did not know came into their rooms while they were alone.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

“If that bothers you, don’t hesitate to mute or block me. I don’t have the capacity or patience to debate with internet strangers as to why they should be considerate of marginalized communities.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

Only dumb kids in movies wait around for evil strangers to pick them off.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones