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That could include turning off radiators in unused rooms, switching off lights when they are not needed, and not leaving electrical appliances on standby.

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Not to mention the old standby, “Do bears live in the woods?”

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The British Red Cross said it has placed its emergency response teams on standby to help communities most at risk.

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Having a power of attorney on the account as a standby doesn’t mean the agent has immediate access.

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"Preparation to supply more food and non-food relief items to the victims is underway," said Murkomen, adding: "Military and police choppers are on standby to transport the items."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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