standby

Example Sentences

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It’s lighter than some Italian-American standbys, but no less satisfying — the flavor comes forward with every twist of the fork, sharp and indulgent in equal measure, a little citrus perfume in every mouthful.

From Salon

That required having pilots on standby, which is costly, and they often had to fly into rough or dangerous weather.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Environment, mobility, access to housing: a number of policies are on standby and the region is no longer taking charge of major issues."

From Barron's

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

From BBC

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

From Literature