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

“It’s not worth anybody going to jail,” a male voice is heard saying before the man wearing sunglasses stalks off, swearing at a bystander recording the violent interaction.

From Washington Times

Confrontations have already occurred between the police and bystanders over the enforcement of the regulations.

From BBC

“The people were essentially innocent bystanders while they were trying to establish who’s king of the beach,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times