bystander
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A Journal review of bystander videos from Florida showed state and local officers deployed tactics similar to their federal counterparts during traffic stops, using Tasers and chokeholds and breaking vehicle windows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Two station journalists, reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw, were killed along with a bystander on the ground.
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
May 10—I asked Professor Nemur about it, and he insists that I’m an innocent bystander and there’s no reason for me to become involved in what would be an unpleasant situation.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
It should be to keep the bully from taking over the playground by refusing intimidation, empowering the bystanders and enforcing boundaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
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
I can tell what the bystanders think: he’s a common criminal; he’s broken the law, likely more than one.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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