unfamiliar

Example Sentences

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As a recently fledged bird hops around on the ground, unfamiliar choughs swoop down and gently herd it away to join them—that’s how desperate these birds are for helpers.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Travel often combines unfamiliar surroundings with relaxing experiences.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Like many of the women Ms. Hymowitz describes, I’ve pushed myself into unfamiliar territory—learning to produce podcasts, to build a website.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The American woman, who does not speak Spanish, admits it's been difficult to start from scratch in an unfamiliar country.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“What’s a un-i-form?” said Nhamo, stumbling over the unfamiliar word.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer