bystander
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A bystander begged to help Good, to check her pulse and perform first aid.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Juan kept his son afloat long enough for a bystander to pull Kevin from the water relatively unharmed, Michelle, 44, said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
That seems fair to me, as a bystander.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
He then barricaded the man in the shop with a shopping trolley, as a bystander called the police.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
It is hard for a bystander not to do so.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
These are not neutral bystanders being swept into a media spat.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
It described the move as a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of bystanders and the operational capabilities of authorities to counter potential drones.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Isabelle pulled away and moved to leave the room, but Leto allegedly looked outside the motel room for any potential bystanders before letting her out, she recalled to the BBC.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
People have described how bystanders rushed to the water to help, including teenagers who worked at the nearby Seaview Beach Diner and an off-duty paramedic.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
I could see glimpses of the long white belly between the bystanders.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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