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
In 2022, when asked by a passer-by whether he saw himself as the leader of Iran's protest movement, he and Yasmine reportedly replied in unison: "Change has to come from within."
From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026
The bodies of Sarah and Mark Ratcliffe – a passer-by who tried to help – were recovered on Friday, shortly after they entered heavy seas in Withernsea, East Yorkshire.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026
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
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.