strangers

Example Sentences

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A sluggish residential real-estate market has driven desperate homeowners to ask strangers on the internet for their input.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Since hearing about the story, strangers from as far away as Germany have sent gifts, with James now inviting people to give money to charity instead.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

It’s a place where people pause to chat up strangers on oak-and-magnolia-draped streets, a place where boutiques sell smocked baby dresses and shirts with phrases such as “Pearls Are Always Appropriate.”

From Slate • May 4, 2026

He’s seen Airbnb’s advertising, but isn’t quite sure if renting his house to strangers for a few thousand dollars is worth it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“Don’t let strangers see you with any money. Spend it wisely. Buy only what’s necessary.”

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff