strangers
Example Sentences
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What started as a question of what smells good has become something else — small moments of recognition between many people who, just hours earlier, had been total strangers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
He had to get used to living in a big city again, where strangers pressed up against him on a crowded subway.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
A sluggish residential real-estate market has driven desperate homeowners to ask strangers on the internet for their input.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
The lack of a reliable service hampers the ability of residents to get around, although the kindness of strangers can provide a lifeline.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Maggie and Kate stretched, soaked their feet, embroidered, or read a bit to release the strain of introducing the spirits to so many strangers.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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