passer-by

Example Sentences

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Her mother, Sarah Keeling, 45, and passer-by, Mark Ratcliffe, 67, both died after trying to save her.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

A passer-by spoke to her, which she says saved her life.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

Another passer-by said it was a great idea.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

A passer-by tried to save both occupants - the driver and the passenger - but was only able to rescue the driver, Vidauban's town mayor Claude Pianetti said.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

He looked at the poster: the white face was fleshy but stern; one hand was uplifted and its index finger pointed straight out into the street at each passer-by.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright