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Recent Examples of bystander
Notably, Tsushima chooses not to focus her story on either the victim or the perpetrator, but on bystanders who are, to varying degrees, implicated in the crime.
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Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
He was found guilty of murder and felonious assault, though acquitted of shooting a third bystander.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 July 2025
He was rescued by bystanders with only a faint pulse and was treated at a hospital.
—Mike Stunson
july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
His family found the man about 10 minutes later, but lifesaving efforts by his family and bystanders could not revive him, deputies said.
—Don Sweeney
july 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
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Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
He was found guilty of murder and felonious assault, though acquitted of shooting a third bystander.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 July 2025
He was rescued by bystanders with only a faint pulse and was treated at a hospital.
—Mike Stunson
july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
His family found the man about 10 minutes later, but lifesaving efforts by his family and bystanders could not revive him, deputies said.
—Don Sweeney
july 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bystander
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What’s the background for the Hall of Fame? In 2002, a group of local journalists and longtime observers of the cultural scene inducted a dozen worthy individuals into the first class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Cap City Comedy Club.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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Skills that people develop in traditional studio and TV roles can translate to digital-first roles, including video editors for influencers and digital media companies, industry observers said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Upon arrival, players, coaches and spectators will be screened by security officers using handheld metal detectors and bag checks will also be conducted.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
14 July 2025
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However for next summer’s World Cup, players and spectators will benefit from other stadiums having this too, in Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles in the U.S., and Vancouver and Toronto in Canada.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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When Burrell didn’t appear on the show’s 28th season, viewers were baffled and even Burrell herself was confounded.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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That beats the previous series high set just last week with episode four’s 3.8 million viewers.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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“Bystander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bystander. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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