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

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

A roster of music stars spanning generations will be on hand to celebrate the inductees.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

So Charles, who truly hated to see Emma go through the pain of childbirth, had arranged for some to be on hand for the doctor to use when he arrived.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman