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

Five to 10 heavy earth-moving machines were now expected to be on the scene by Thursday, the Papua New Guinea Defense Force said.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

They expect to be on the scene for 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

“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