bystander
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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
The CPS opposed the appeal arguing Field was not a mere bystander or spectator of Farquhar's death.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
About a month after Sheridan was arrested, prosecutors moved to dismiss the case after a bystander video surfaced showing clearly that Sheridan hadn’t assaulted Bovino.
From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2026
But I don’t feel anything, at least the me who’s a bystander here does not.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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
It is after the officer and a female colleague discuss a video filmed by bystanders that Digwa is arrested.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Footage shows the towering rocket erupt in an inferno, followed by a mushroom cloud of smoke as bystanders gathered to watch the launch gasp "Oh no!" and "Oh my God!"
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Scipio waved the others toward him and lowered his voice, as if he was afraid that one of the bystanders could overhear what he was about to say.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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