bystander
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A bystander begged to help Good, to check her pulse and perform first aid.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
That seems fair to me, as a bystander.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
Santistevan said he is determined to reduce bystander casualties.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
When the police arrived, he pointed them in the direction the man had headed before waiting alongside another female bystander with Shine until an ambulance arrived.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
He was proud of never having hurt an innocent bystander.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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
Wedding organizers called in bystanders to fill the seats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
One woman, 22-year-old Kayla Carris, told the news outlet that she witnessed bystanders “just throwing stuff and running” to get inside a nearby building.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Bowe pulled Shally Rahman to shore where bystanders began administering CPR.
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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