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Recent Examples of bystander
But videos of the incident from bystanders and from the agents themselves contradict that account.
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Richard Hall, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
The Iranian authorities are responsible for the deaths and injuries of bystanders at the protests, said Michael Page, deputy director of Human Rights Watch’s Middle East and North Africa division.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
The shooting was captured from several angles on video by bystanders and by law enforcement.
—Michael McAuliffe, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
On the same day as the shooting, immigration enforcement agents detained someone outside the city’s Roosevelt High School around dismissal time, which led to altercations with bystanders.
—Rebecca Santana, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Richard Hall, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
The Iranian authorities are responsible for the deaths and injuries of bystanders at the protests, said Michael Page, deputy director of Human Rights Watch’s Middle East and North Africa division.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
The shooting was captured from several angles on video by bystanders and by law enforcement.
—Michael McAuliffe, Sun Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
On the same day as the shooting, immigration enforcement agents detained someone outside the city’s Roosevelt High School around dismissal time, which led to altercations with bystanders.
—Rebecca Santana, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bystander
Noun
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The striking parallels between the two regimes have led many observers to turn their attention to Iran and question whether the ailing Khamenei could face a similar fate.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Industry observers and company officials credited Sheetz with broadening the chain’s appeal beyond typical convenience store fare.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The safety and security of athletes and spectators remains the top priority of LA28 organizers, a spokesperson for the upcoming games said in an email.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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With spectators like Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla in the house, the Lancers (8-0) started off slow, as Xaverian (1-4) opened the game with a quick 5-0 run.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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As the video spread, viewers flooded the comments with advice, concern and assumptions about her daily life.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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For the first time ever, a celebrity revealed themself to viewers before being eliminated on the show.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Bystander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bystander. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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