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Recent Examples of bystander
In footage captured by a bystander, the couple is seen confronting the father before attacking him.
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 3 June 2025
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old man whom bystanders pointed out to police officers outside the Boulder County Historic Courthouse, was arrested, Michalek said.
—Lauren Penington, Oc Register, 1 June 2025
Off to the side, bystanders appear to provide first aid to a person lying on the ground.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The story now circulating with ever greater popularity is that Jackson was an innocent bystander in the 1919 World Series fix.
—Cory Franklin, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 3 June 2025
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old man whom bystanders pointed out to police officers outside the Boulder County Historic Courthouse, was arrested, Michalek said.
—Lauren Penington, Oc Register, 1 June 2025
Off to the side, bystanders appear to provide first aid to a person lying on the ground.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 3 June 2025
The story now circulating with ever greater popularity is that Jackson was an innocent bystander in the 1919 World Series fix.
—Cory Franklin, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bystander
Noun
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But the programs have struggled to get enough qualified participants, observers say, and have tended to focus their efforts on Riyadh rather than across the country.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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But observers believe there is an external, international reason.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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When spectators applauded, Reed seemed stunned at first.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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The stands at Miller Electric Center were full as spectators got their first opportunity to see the team under first-year head coach Liam Coen as well as the crop of new players, with Hunter being the headline act.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
Noun
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During the 2024 regular season, league-wide attendance reached 2.4 million—up 48% year-over-year—and more than 54 million unique viewers tuned in to national telecasts.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Similar to the scene with Sheryl, Elsbeth gets angry when the corrupt educational consultant criticizes her son’s professional choices, showing viewers a different side to the character.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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“Bystander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bystander. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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