be on
Example Sentences
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We just happen to be on the White House lawn and the president of the United States will be there.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Northern Ireland's Secretary of State Hilary Benn confirmed 200 extra officers from across the UK will be on the ground to help restore order and protect ethnic minorities who are being targeted.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The State Department recently warned fans attending games in Mexico to be on alert for pickpockets and scams, and to avoid hailing roadside taxis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Colossal Biosciences claims to be on the road to reviving another extinct species.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Just as I took hold of the halter rope to be on my way again, I heard Daisy humming.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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