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be on hand

VERB
witness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attend mark note notice see watch
STRONG
behold eyeball perceive pipe read sight spot spy view
WEAK
be a witness be on the scene be present flash on get a load of look on pick up on take in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore neglect overlook
WEAK
deny participate refute

Example Sentences

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Now, when an order arrives for 1,200 cakes, the new system automatically calculates exactly how many eggs and how much powdered sugar need to be on hand for the bakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

President Donald Trump will be on hand for this weekend’s festivities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The government says clinicians will be on hand to “conduct medical reviews to validate determinations.”

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

A roster of music stars spanning generations will be on hand to celebrate the inductees.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

That at least Cato, Clove, and Thresh will be on hand when the feast starts.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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