passerby
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The mischievous thieving monkey Ukiki is once again trying to make off with the belongings of a passerby when he is stopped by another traveler: Princess Daisy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
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
There was no expectation of notice, but a passerby took a photo and posted it online.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026
“Watch wussai you dae go,” the passerby grumbled in Krio.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
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
When passersby constantly stopped her on the street to ask about them, she got the idea to level up her hobby.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
From there, they wave people over or fall into step with passersby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 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
Princesse liked to sit beneath the rail of the veranda, hidden from the view of any passersby.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
