1.   For his part, Malkin said he was at peace with Mrs. Helmsley and a mere bystander to the dispute between Mrs. Helmsley, Schneider and Schwartz.

2.   For months, the American people have been mere bystanders as the story of Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky unfolded.

3.   He will be happy to come to the bargaining table, knowing that he forced the United States and NATO to be mere bystanders to another trail of tears.

4.   To some extent, Americans have the luxury of watching the euro as mere bystanders.

5.   A U.S. president is never a mere bystander in the Israeli-Palestinian feud.

6.   Karelin would take no praise for his feat, claiming to be a mere bystander watching a team performance at these Games.