standby

Example Sentences

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"Those three are on standby and obviously Tyler joined us this week," he said.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The police union may try to negotiate for bonus, hazard and standby pay for officers who work the Games when their contract expires next June.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In addition to these five documents, Steele recommends one more if your state allows it: a standby guardianship form.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The vice president is now on standby to travel in case there is progress in the negotiations, the White House said late Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

I was the proverbially overprepared student; I had to have a standby writing utensil.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez