passerby
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Restaurant terraces sit deserted, while souvenir, watersports and perfume vendors watch for the rare passerby.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
The sight of the full battalion brings grins to every passerby.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2026
Previously we cited Ahmed al-Ahmed, the Muslim passerby who disarmed a terrorist for a time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025
"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 stopped and required directions of him.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
Fiat executives warned I should be ready for gawkers with myriad questions and passersby angling to take photos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
She mostly stands or kneels and makes facial expressions in reaction to her surroundings and passersby.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
And the building's entire facade – with its unique form and intricate detailing - will be showcased with new lights, allowing passersby to admire it at night.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Yet Francois says that he currently drives his own little mouse around Miami, where he lives, and has been surprised by the response from passersby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
We walk slowly past the cafeteria and stand in front of a huge glass window off to the side, away from any passersby, watching the sky slowly lighten.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
