no stranger to

phrase

: someone who has been involved in (something) before
She is no stranger to controversy.

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Drayton is a first-time candidate but no stranger to local politics. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026 In the 1st District in the southeastern part of the state, incumbent Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks will seek to defend herself in a seat that is no stranger to tight races, including in 2020 where Miller-Meeks won by just six votes. — Ian McKinney, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Woodford Reserve might specialize in bourbon, but the Kentucky distillery is no stranger to rye whiskey, with a solid core expression and some special limited releases in its expansive lineup. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026 But Snyder was no stranger to the frustrations involved in hunting trophy-size elk. — Rich Larocco, Outdoor Life, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for no stranger to

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“No stranger to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20stranger%20to. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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