as in observer
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The presence of observers from regional organizations such as the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, who were confined mostly to Addis Ababa, helped provide the election with international legitimacy.
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Electoral authorities and international observers have repeatedly defended the integrity of the process.
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But some of the thousands of spectators roaming through sandy paths and knee-high grass were less bullish on AI’s role at the tournament and in golf in general.
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The campus will be closed to spectators.
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The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned.
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The unexpected display drew onlookers but also shut down traffic as emergency crews scrambled to secure the area.
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Fortunately, another bystander also stopped to assist.
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Hayward police say two bystanders rescued a woman from a kidnapper Friday afternoon.
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“Looker-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looker-on. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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