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Sentence examples for passer-by from inspiring English sources

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passer-by

noun

A person who is passing by (that is, walking past).

  • When he tripped and fell in the street, several kind passers-by helped him up.

synonyms

passerbypasser

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'passer-by' is correct and usable in written English.
It is usually used to refer to someone who is passing by a person or place, usually in an unintended way. For example, "She waved at the passer-by and they waved back."

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The passer-by — the passers-by — they see it, too.

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The New York Times - Arts

Make it "passer-by".

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The New York Times

Any passer-by could enter.

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The Economist

Another passer-by, Martin, agreed.

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Independent

One passer-by applauded.

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The Guardian

How could any passer-by resist?

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The Economist

He was rescued by a passer-by.

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The New York Times

"Yes," said the passer-by.

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The Guardian - Arts

The passer-by called 911.

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The New York Times

"Yes?" said a passer-by.

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The Guardian - Arts

A passer-by was wounded.

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The New York Times
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