passer-by

Example Sentences

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But after a "venomous" comment from a passer-by, Ms Wiggins said she wanted to remind people of the tradition's backstory.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Another passer-by said it was a great idea.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

Mr Garner said the ambulance service discussed the incident but found no full report needed, after a passer-by gave the wrong-side-of-the-river address due to the app failing.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025

Pop star Charli XCX has confirmed her marriage to George Daniel, drummer of band The 1975, after a video snapped by a passer-by sparked online speculation of a wedding.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

No passer-by would detect a daughter in this house.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston