be on the scene

Example Sentences

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Despite fears that U.S. marshals would be on the scene, the engagement was conducted by local police and DMHHS.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2025

Financially, it suits United for Rashford not to be on the scene given his huge salary and a strong desire to drive down the overall wage bill at the loss-making club.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

In an earlier era, viewers generally saw the aftermath of a news event unless television cameras happened to be on the scene.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2023

They expect to be on the scene for at least three to four days.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023

“Why doesn’t Ginny stay here, then at least she’ll be on the scene and know what’s going on, but she won’t be in the middle of the fighting?”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling