onlookers

Example Sentences

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Artisan Gianluca Galli was seen kneeling before the mosaic, working to cut new pieces of stone by hand as curious onlookers gathered around him.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Guests were separated from the street by large black panels, while onlookers and tourists were able to enjoy the show live from the sidewalk as it was broadcast across screens in the famed neighborhood.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

When those visuals stoke outrage or invoke a deep-seated bias, onlookers are even more likely to engage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The operation drew the attention of several dozen onlookers, who were standing in line as part of a food giveaway by a local nonprofit called the Dream Center Foundation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

A small crowd of onlookers had gathered again, and they muttered among themselves, but I ignored the mounting tension.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia