passer-by
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The bodies of Sarah and Mark Ratcliffe – a passer-by who tried to help – were recovered on Friday, shortly after they entered heavy seas in Withernsea, East Yorkshire.
From BBC
We spent around 90 minutes on the main street talking to passers-by.
From BBC
A passer-by spoke to her, which she says saved her life.
From BBC
But after a "venomous" comment from a passer-by, Ms Wiggins said she wanted to remind people of the tradition's backstory.
From BBC
The road cuts through a thick oak forest and opens briefly near a meadow where sturdy and patient Basque horses graze and pose for photos with passers-by, mostly Camino pilgrims.
From Salon
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