unfamiliar

Example Sentences

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I walked unfamiliar streets with music carrying me on its wings, ate dinner at 10 p.m. and remembered who I was when no one needed me to be anything in particular.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Being dropped into an unfamiliar country with a daily budget of less than £26 each, which can only be topped up by taking on odd jobs, makes for great entertainment if you're watching at home.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Take another look at that unfamiliar form you mentioned.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

She disembarks in an unfamiliar city with no idea where to go.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer