as in foreigners
a person who is not native to or known to a community
the problems encountered by a nonnative after moving into a close-knit community
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In late 2022, the Kremlin declared martial law in several areas along the border of Ukraine, which allows the government to seize property, restrict movement, limit public gatherings, detain foreigners and forcibly relocate residents, according to the State Department.
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And yet, the endless stream of upbeat posts from foreigners has gone a long way in reframing the bigger picture.
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Once again, we’re shown Blunt’s character being hijacked by aliens mid-weather report, uttering an alien language of clicks and pops.
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Enter pitch-a-friend, a live event format where a friend takes the mic with a PowerPoint deck and pitches you to a room of strangers looking for love, friendship or just a night out that does not involve their phone.
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His reporting reminds us of how vast much of our country is, but, more so, of the lovely interactions that happen when strangers share space.
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“Nonnatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnatives. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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