passerby
Example Sentences
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Speaking to the Sun, a passerby saw the bag on the side of a road and alerted her partner after becoming suspicious.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
The mischievous thieving monkey Ukiki is once again trying to make off with the belongings of a passerby when he is stopped by another traveler: Princess Daisy.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
As the tram careens past, a delivery man can been seen leaping to safety from his bicycle, while a passerby also races out of the way.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
The sight of the full battalion brings grins to every passerby.
From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026
Every passerby, every motorcar, every alteration in stance caught their attention and was commented on.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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