be on hand

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

A quick response force would need to be on hand in case more troops had to rush to the scene, former military officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

For the Year of the Horse, vintage character Horace Horsecollar will be on hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

Mrs. Lapham herself had told Johnny he must always be on hand and write down exactly what the order was.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes