strangers

Example Sentences

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Gate receipts have fallen in some places, Damon said, because locals won’t turn out for a team of strangers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Then and now, Addicks helps young sorority hopefuls fine-tune their networking skills, clean up their social media, learn how to chat with strangers and perfect their style.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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

DeReiss, who described the women as "hilarious", said he hopes the story encourages people to strike up conversations with strangers.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

I cannot imagine strangers coming into my room.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse