bystander

Example Sentences

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Even after Blanc arrives, he’s confounded to find himself occasionally standing on the sidelines, a bystander in Jud’s moral crusade to herd his congregation toward righteousness.

From Los Angeles Times

Scientists have long debated whether water in these confined regions simply behaves as a passive bystander or affects how molecules interact.

From Science Daily

They counted another 21 incidents in which a person was rescued from a collapse, in several cases by bystanders who performed CPR.

From Seattle Times

As for bystanders, 78 were hurt in 2015, according to the California Highway Patrol.

From Los Angeles Times

As Neely lay face down on the subway car’s floor, still wrapped in the chokehold, at least one bystander can be heard on the video urging restraint, warning that they might be killing him.

From Washington Times