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bystander

[ bahy-stan-der ]

noun

  1. a person present but not involved; chance spectator; onlooker.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,



bystander

/ ˈ²ú²¹ÉªËŒ²õ³Ùæ²Ô»åÉ™ /

noun

  1. a person present but not involved; onlooker; spectator
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bystander1

First recorded in 1610–20; by- + stand ( def ) + -er 1( def )
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“This law was created to encourage bystanders to assist in emergencies and is one of the community’s most powerful tools during Deltopia weekend,†the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

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Police thanked the British bystander for intervening, saying he did a great job and that he deserved praise.

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With Killian and his justified rage — or with the bystanders who merely see him acting like an animal?

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To get to the airport he booked a driverless taxi and enjoyed a thrill when he jumped in with curious bystanders looking on.

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He had been let out of prison on licence in 2017, halfway through a 14-year sentence for his role in the shooting of two innocent bystanders.

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