standby

Example Sentences

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The White House said on Friday that US Vice-President JD Vance had been "on standby" to join the talks had they proved successful.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Trump’s negotiating team is on standby to participate in the negotiations, the official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Indoor events will have a standby line that does not require tickets; however, there is no guarantee you will be seated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Ireland's armed forces have been put "on standby" to assist with clearing the blockades, defence minister Helen McEntee has said.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“Me getting home tomorrow morning? I’m supposed to be on standby here; the casting people told me I might be getting a call to come back in or something.”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle