be on hand

Example Sentences

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Now, when an order arrives for 1,200 cakes, the new system automatically calculates exactly how many eggs and how much powdered sugar need to be on hand for the bakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The state-owned firm said it had established an incident management team which would be on hand throughout the weekend to help manage services and repairs.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

A quick response force would need to be on hand in case more troops had to rush to the scene, former military officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

The government says clinicians will be on hand to “conduct medical reviews to validate determinations.”

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Everyone knew the vote was going to be close, so many legislators made extraordinary efforts to be on hand to cast their ballots.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling