passer-by

Example Sentences

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A passer-by helped carry Baxter to Jo's car, and they were with the vet 30 minutes later.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 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

Another passer-by said it was a great idea.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

Pop star Charli XCX has confirmed her marriage to George Daniel, drummer of band The 1975, after a video snapped by a passer-by sparked online speculation of a wedding.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

She paused only a while in front of the ducks, which honked madly, the down flying as some passer-by bumped into their cages.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston