bystander
Example Sentences
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Police always have strict policies about engaging in gunplay — especially in public areas with many innocent bystanders.
From Salon
After bystanders blew whistles and yelled that the apartments are home to Native Americans, the federal officers left.
A bystander on a nearby cliff saw the attack and called 911.
From Los Angeles Times
Joshua walked out of the car in pain, helped by bystanders with no ambulance in sight.
From Barron's
The young man then appeared to pass out as bystanders screamed.
From Salon
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