bystander

Example Sentences

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Joshua walked out of the car in pain, helped by bystanders with no ambulance in sight.

From Barron's

The young man then appeared to pass out as bystanders screamed.

From Salon

Orange County fire officials said crews responded to 911 calls before noon Thursday after bystanders reported seeing a body in the river near Warner Avenue and Harbor Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times

She also expects an uptick in warming bonfires — “in the past we’ve seen people that will throw firewood into a washing machine drum” — which can injure bystanders or ignite nearby structures.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this week, another bystander named Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, was also hailed a "hero" after he wrestled a gun from one of the attackers.

From BBC