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And the building's entire facade – with its unique form and intricate detailing - will be showcased with new lights, allowing passersby to admire it at night.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Several other cities have followed: Chengdu deployed a mixed squad of quadruped and humanoid robots, Shenzhen is testing humanoids that shake hands with passersby, and a Wenzhou model literally rolls.

From MarketWatch Jun. 22, 2026

Outside the cordoned-off area, passersby came and went to check on the famed monastery.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

He testified he complained about passersby some 50 times last summer alone; Shorewood Police said they have responded to his calls for years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

A few passersby on the street look at me and then hurry in the opposite direction of where I point.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland