Good Samaritan
Example Sentences
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His primary attorney Steve Haney contends that the fire was instead set off by people using fireworks, and that his client was a "Good Samaritan" who called 911 a total of 17 times.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
At Good Samaritan, Maia limps into the ER, cons her way into priority triage, gets stitched up, and limps back out against the doctor’s orders.
From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025
He was, by all accounts, acting as a Good Samaritan, trying to break up the fight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025
"My proposal for a Good Samaritan law is exactly that," said Ms Naz.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
“Indeed, on several occasions, a seminary student going to give his talk on the parable of the Good Samaritan literally stepped over the victim as he hurried on his way.”
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
