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Recent Examples of bystander
Running back Christian McCaffrey, mostly a bystander with his own injuries this season, marveled at how Purdy handled a down season.
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Most appear to have been militants killed in battles with Israeli troops, but the dead also include participants in violent protests and civilian bystanders.
—Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Before arriving at Maranatha Baptist Church for a private funeral service, bystanders of all ages were seen lining the streets of Plains to show their affection.
—Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
The Cowboys have routinely been a bystander in free agency — even more so in 2024.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Most appear to have been militants killed in battles with Israeli troops, but the dead also include participants in violent protests and civilian bystanders.
—Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Before arriving at Maranatha Baptist Church for a private funeral service, bystanders of all ages were seen lining the streets of Plains to show their affection.
—Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025
The Cowboys have routinely been a bystander in free agency — even more so in 2024.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bystander
Noun
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The crane-hunt proposal reminds some observers of Wisconsin’s torturous experience with approving a mourning dove hunt a generation ago.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
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The planned shutdown, reported by Reuters based on sources familiar with the matter, marks a stark departure from what many industry observers anticipated.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Just before the Washington Wizards and the Sacramento Kings tipped off their game here Sunday night, Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma jogged to a spectator who sat in the first row at midcourt.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Grandstands and spectator areas, sponsors’ accommodations, TV camera towers and the like are already set up here, and will be set up at the other two courses.—
Jim Alexander,
Orange County Register,
16 Jan. 2025
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Reddit Users React The lighthearted post has been upvoted over 51,000 times since it was shared to Reddit, sparking amused comments and laughter among viewers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Presence locks its monster—and the viewer—behind the camera.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Bystander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bystander. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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