bystander
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Apa experienced a “medical incident” during the race, according to marathon organizers New York Road Runners, and a bystander administered CPR until medical staff arrived.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Murray, and a bystander, rushed to help the driver as the SUV sank.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
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
If you look for a bystander to trash talk your beloved, you will surely find one.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
It is hard for a bystander not to do so.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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
Wedding organizers called in bystanders to fill the seats.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
It was more like that bit from the Men in Black movies, where bystanders have their memories erased.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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