passerby

Example Sentences

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As the tram careens past, a delivery man can been seen leaping to safety from his bicycle, while a passerby also races out of the way.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

The sight of the full battalion brings grins to every passerby.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

"It's interesting because not that many things get vandalised around here," says Lucia, a passerby who lives in the city.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

A passerby on a bike with a backseat was kind enough to offer them a ride back, and they made it in by 4:30 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

The woman began to call out and to shake her bowl at every passerby.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck