passer-by
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Flames and smoke erupted from a luxury hotel on Dubai's Palm, the landmark, palm tree-shaped development of land reclaimed from the sea, after a loud bang sent passers-by scurrying for cover.
From Barron's
The main road through the Forum has been closed since the pine fell, lightly injuring three passers-by, on February 1.
From Barron's
Morgan is considering getting some signs made showing passers-by that his bar is popular on TikTok.
From BBC
Bavarian comedian Maxi Schafroth, 41, attempted to run up the Stars and Stripes on a flagpole near the cultural centre in Nuuk, before he was confronted by angry passers-by.
From Barron's
Her mother, Sarah Keeling, 45, and passer-by Mark Ratcliffe, 67, both died after trying to save her.
From BBC
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