bystander
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Police also declined to identify the armed bystander, saying he hadn’t given them permission to name him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
However, as a very close bystander to the event, he feels there has to be a speedy resolution.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
If you look for a bystander to trash talk your beloved, you will surely find one.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Two station journalists, reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw, were killed along with a bystander on the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Rowan looked to Citra, who still stood in the doorway of the weapons den, frozen like a bystander at an accident.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
"We thank the swift assistance of bystanders and the dedicated health workers who assisted her, and police for their response."
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
Protesters and bystanders were also hurt, although there isn’t an official nationwide toll.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Two people appear to still be alive and are being treated by bystanders.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
About an inch long, they’re hard to miss — and are known for careening into unsuspecting bystanders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
I could’ve tried taking Grigori down from afar, but I was afraid of hurting innocent bystanders.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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