bystander

Example Sentences

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In another case, quick action by bystanders prevented a similar tragedy.

From Science Daily

Shortly after, bystander footage, discreetly filmed by a camp resident, picks up from the other direction to the CCTV.

From BBC

They were bystanders, it turned out, caught in crossfire.

From BBC

It’s almost cute that Ring, Flock and other tech companies pretend to be nothing but innocent bystanders in all this.

From Salon

Goncalves told reporters a bystander "stepped in and interjected" and "that's probably what led to a swift end of this tragic event".

From BBC