standby

Example Sentences

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"Those three are on standby and obviously Tyler joined us this week," he said.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Suddenly I was supposedly the one with the bad attitude, who didn't want to play for England or felt he was too good to be on standby - which was not true at all.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Vice President JD Vance will be on standby to travel in case there is progress in the negotiations, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

With Islamabad on standby to host talks should they go forward, life in the capital has been upended in recent days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The “red dots,” specially designated officers on standby for an emergency, would then run there to offer aid.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover