standby

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Other measures include deploying drones to identify suspects, putting armoured vehicles on standby, and equipping all officers with riot gear.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

In addition to these five documents, Steele recommends one more if your state allows it: a standby guardianship form.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The White House said on Friday that US Vice-President JD Vance had been "on standby" to join the talks had they proved successful.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The vice president is now on standby to travel in case there is progress in the negotiations, the White House said late Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Resist the urge to write contractions with how, when, where, or why, except that old standby where’s.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner