Sentence examples for were on standby from inspiring English sources

In a statement, Eurocopter said its experts were "on standby to support the investigation in every way possible".

The police were on standby".

"We were on standby the whole day," he said.

Two helicopters were on standby in strategic areas.

* Local roads were closed, ambulances were on standby.

Supermarkets reported panic buying, and military helicopters were on standby.

We were also asked to switch off any appliances that were on standby.

A neighbor called to say we were on standby for evacuation.

Advisers were on standby to help people budget for new monthly payments.

A further 1,000 military personnel were on standby "should the situation worsen".

More than 7,000 soldiers and police were on standby, provincial authorities said.