bystander
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If you look for a bystander to trash talk your beloved, you will surely find one.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
A bystander took a photo of Rohit’s license plate and called 911, according to Sheriff Jim Cooper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
A bystander begged to help Good, to check her pulse and perform first aid.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
DHS said a bystander was grazed, and a security officer who tackled and detained Arrabaca sustained minor injuries.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 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
Two people appear to still be alive and are being treated by bystanders.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Wedding organizers called in bystanders to fill the seats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 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
The girl was found while deputies were responding, and they took over CPR from bystanders until medics and fire personnel arrived, according to the post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
To solve the problem, rail workers and strong bystanders unhooked the cars from the engine and pushed them the last few hundred yards to the side porch.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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