bystander
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Rios was not charged in connection with the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of a pilot, an NBC4 reporter and a bystander.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 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
That seems fair to me, as a bystander.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
For me, there was nothing more gratifying than being a bystander in these moments, to sit barely noticed by the people around me and witness the miracle of a girl—our girl—growing independent and whole.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Two people appear to still be alive and are being treated by bystanders.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
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
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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