passer-by

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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

A passer-by spoke to her, which she says saved her life.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

The first victim was spotted by a passer-by near a bridge in Choisy-le-Roi, a south-eastern suburb of the capital, on 13 August.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

A passer-by tried to save both occupants - the driver and the passenger - but was only able to rescue the driver, Vidauban's town mayor Claude Pianetti said.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

Beth started, leaned forward, smiled and nodded, watched the passer-by till his quick tramp died away, then said softly as if to herself, “How strong and well and happy that dear boy looks.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott