standby

Example Sentences

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She and the Fort CEO even volunteered to sit within the structure as it was tested in real fire - with firefighters on standby.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

The police union may try to negotiate for bonus, hazard and standby pay for officers who work the Games when their contract expires next June.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

I was the proverbially overprepared student; I had to have a standby writing utensil.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez