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The U.S. also said it might buy Argentine debt and use its Exchange Stabilization Fund to provide standby credit.

The government has been on standby to supervise a form of temporary nationalisation as Thames has sought to secure fresh investment.

Stephan runs a team of specialist archaeologists who are on standby 24/7.

There was a buzz in the air even before the lights faded to black with the standby line filled with hopefuls trying to grab a last-minute ticket.

An ambulance was put on standby while she was being interrogated, Reuters reported citing the special prosecutor's office.