bystander
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A bystander begged to help Good, to check her pulse and perform first aid.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Juan kept his son afloat long enough for a bystander to pull Kevin from the water relatively unharmed, Michelle, 44, said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
That seems fair to me, as a bystander.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
He then barricaded the man in the shop with a shopping trolley, as a bystander called the police.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
He was proud of never having hurt an innocent bystander.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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
Bowe pulled Shally Rahman to shore where bystanders began administering CPR.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Scipio waved the others toward him and lowered his voice, as if he was afraid that one of the bystanders could overhear what he was about to say.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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