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

Footage from a camera in an Iranian shop shows the moment a man attacks two women with a tub of yoghurt, provoking outrage from bystanders.

From BBC

His action was met with outrage by male and female bystanders.

From BBC

A kick to the face for more than one bystander.

From Salon