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Recent Examples of bystander
There are still many more such reports from activists, protesters and bystanders in our story about the LAPD response.
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Karim Doumar, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Other bystanders have harsher words for the agents.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Mohammed’s view Gulf countries are bystanders, urging de-escalation because the potential expansion of the conflict could include Iranian retaliation against US bases spread across their territories.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 June 2025
Two roads in Cape Girardeau buckled as Missouri experienced extreme heat over the weekend and a bystander happened to capture the scary moment on video.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 23 June 2025
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Karim Doumar, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Other bystanders have harsher words for the agents.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Mohammed’s view Gulf countries are bystanders, urging de-escalation because the potential expansion of the conflict could include Iranian retaliation against US bases spread across their territories.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 22 June 2025
Two roads in Cape Girardeau buckled as Missouri experienced extreme heat over the weekend and a bystander happened to capture the scary moment on video.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bystander
Noun
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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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There has been longstanding tension within the Republican ranks between the MAGA movement and more traditional conservatives, but observers say Trump's recent actions, such as supporting Ukraine, are crucial for his political future and the GOP's prospects in the 2026 midterms.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
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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The worker standing in its elevated compartment was taken onto an ambulance, spectators said.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Games that start during this period are considered primetime because most viewers are home and available to watch live.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The sweet moment quickly resonated with viewers, garnering over 50,000 likes and almost 400,000 views.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Bystander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bystander. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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