standby

Example Sentences

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Angela had used a Post-it note to write down the code for standby passengers who’d received a seat assignment at the last minute, and she’d stuck it to her computer screen.

From Literature

Smith will fly to Sri Lanka as standby in case opener Marsh is unable to take any part in the tournament.

From Barron's

Steve Smith will fly to Sri Lanka as standby in case opener Marsh is unable to take any part in the tournament.

From Barron's

Police with riot helmets could be seen on standby near the demonstration, where some protesters marched waving Palestinian flags.

From Barron's

As locals watched a darkening sky, police patrolled streets empty of all but stray cats, while emergency services stood on standby on the edge of the red zone.

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