onlooker

Example Sentences

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The King and Queen arrived last and one onlooker was heard shouting "God bless the King".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Nix had surgery last week and was an onlooker as the Broncos fell to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game on Sunday.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

An onlooker warned the agents, “You gonna let him die.”

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

During one of their batting sessions at Oak Park High, Todd was challenged to a race around the bases by an onlooker.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

The auction is almost done, having narrowed to two users, but this time I stand by as an onlooker, watching behind the security bots as the price continues to climb.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu