be on the scene

Example Sentences

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Despite fears that U.S. marshals would be on the scene, the engagement was conducted by local police and DMHHS.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2025

They expect to be on the scene at least three to four days.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023

Emergency workers appeared to already be on the scene, and it's not yet clear if there were any casualties in the fall.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2023

“We’ll be on the scene when they do upright it with all of our personnel and equipment ready to act in the event that something does go wrong,” Bounds said Tuesday night.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2023

“Why doesn’t Ginny stay here, then at least she’ll be on the scene and know what’s going on, but she won’t be in the middle of the fighting?”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling