passer-by

Example Sentences

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Her mother, Sarah Keeling, 45, and passer-by Mark Ratcliffe, 67, both died after trying to save her.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

In 2022, when asked by a passer-by whether he saw himself as the leader of Iran's protest movement, he and Yasmine reportedly replied in unison: "Change has to come from within."

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

The bodies of Sarah and Mark Ratcliffe – a passer-by who tried to help – were recovered on Friday, shortly after they entered heavy seas in Withernsea, East Yorkshire.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

Another passer-by said it was a great idea.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

Ruth had asked some passer-by where Pilate lived and was directed to a lean brown house set back from the unpaved road.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison