bystander
Example Sentences
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Orange County fire officials said crews responded to 911 calls before noon Thursday after bystanders reported seeing a body in the river near Warner Avenue and Harbor Boulevard.
From Los Angeles Times
She also expects an uptick in warming bonfires — “in the past we’ve seen people that will throw firewood into a washing machine drum” — which can injure bystanders or ignite nearby structures.
From Los Angeles Times
Earlier this week, another bystander named Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, was also hailed a "hero" after he wrestled a gun from one of the attackers.
From BBC
From behind, a bystander—the man Australian officials identified as Ahmed—bear-tackled the assailant, put him in a headlock and stripped his gun from him.
Vaughan described the response of authorities, restaurant staff, and bystanders as "incredible"
From BBC
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