bystander
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A bystander begged to help Good, to check her pulse and perform first aid.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
That seems fair to me, as a bystander.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
Orellana-Peralta was a bystander in the store, which was teeming with shoppers buying last-minute Christmas gifts.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
When the police arrived, he pointed them in the direction the man had headed before waiting alongside another female bystander with Shine until an ambulance arrived.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
Rowan looked to Citra, who still stood in the doorway of the weapons den, frozen like a bystander at an accident.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Bowe pulled Shally Rahman to shore where bystanders began administering CPR.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Some commuters and bystanders documented encountering the group on public transit and in busy pedestrian areas, with social media posts describing confusion and unease during what was otherwise a heavily trafficked holiday weekend.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
A wave of brides and grooms made their way to MSG as bystanders stared and cheered, taxis honked and protesters gathered outside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
She said she was speaking up because any number of people could have been hurt, including the boys, other drivers or bystanders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
I can tell what the bystanders think: he’s a common criminal; he’s broken the law, likely more than one.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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