The phrase "a stranger can be" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the potential characteristics or behaviors of a stranger in various contexts.
Example: "A stranger can be a source of unexpected kindness, as I learned during my travels."
Alternatives: "an unfamiliar person may be" or "someone unknown could be".
Waking up with a stranger can be a disorienting experience.
I read "Under Rule, Hailing a Cab for a Stranger Can Be Illegal" (news article, Nov. 26) with interest.
iPhone / iPad Wakie – Social Alarm Clock (Free) Waking up with a stranger can be a disorienting experience.
Strangely, unloading your thoughts on a stranger can be extremely satisfying – my school nurse deals with everything from toothache to pressures at home, and most schools have a similar service.
The film does raise some interesting points about what should and shouldn't be important when looking for a potential match and whether the intimidating variety of choices actually means that handing over the decision-making process to a stranger can be beneficial.
Talking to a stranger can be intimidating.
"It used to be that corporations and brands had all the trust," added Chesky, but now a total stranger, "can be trusted like a company and provide the services of a company.
For example, temporary HR increases in response to an oncoming stranger can be observed within a few beats (Waters, Matas, & Sroufe, 1975), and phasic changes during periods of gaze aversion are observed within a similar timeframe (Field, 1981).
The true identity of the mysterious stranger can be seen coming several miles away, but that may be intentional on the playwright's part.
In the anonymity of the interface I have to really decide (become truly responsible) because the stranger can be easily ignored.
Going before a panel of strangers can be a little intimidating for some children and even adults.
