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Recent Examples of bystander
This avian bystander may have recognized a fellow bird of prey in Coriolanus, whose role in the Roman ecosystem is necessary yet not fit for all purposes in a young democracy beset with growing pains.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Among the shootings was an incident in September in which two innocent bystanders were struck outside their home.
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Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
Tony says no bystanders were hurt and his deputies have only minor cuts and scrapes.
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S.e. Jenkins,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
And robotic martial artists can be dangerous to bystanders, as was recently demonstrated at a Chinese amusement park, where a G1 wearing a clown wig kicked a small child in the stomach.
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Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Among the shootings was an incident in September in which two innocent bystanders were struck outside their home.
—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2026
Tony says no bystanders were hurt and his deputies have only minor cuts and scrapes.
—
S.e. Jenkins,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
And robotic martial artists can be dangerous to bystanders, as was recently demonstrated at a Chinese amusement park, where a G1 wearing a clown wig kicked a small child in the stomach.
—
Stephen Witt,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bystander
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His game-calling drew consistent criticism from fans and media observers.
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This development is often overlooked because many Western observers continue to see China’s space program as a purely state-run enterprise.
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Stunned spectators are heard gasping and screaming before people start to run away.
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Both players and celebrity spectators show off ace timepieces at the prestigious, centuries-old tennis tournament every year.
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Kittrell hopes the series will reintroduce viewers to artists who don’t get the same attention as Nirvana and Pearl Jam, like L7 and Spin Doctors.
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The pro-government newspaper Sabah said dozens of viewers were offended by jokes on religion and filed complaints against the comedian, prompting the investigation.
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“Bystander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bystander. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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