Stand By

The general says the ceasefire has started, and that the agreement includes having soldiers on both sides remain on stand-by on their bases. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The new regulations also address "vampire power" issues—devices that draw electricity even when set to "off" or "stand-by." ❋ Unknown (2011)

Cain took the suggestions to heart, denying all allegations and falling back on the old stand-by, "we were just friends." ❋ Lori Bryant Woolridge (2011)

If Ravi Bopara does not really convince as England's stand-by batsman, then there is time yet for the Lions to confirm the batsman who does. ❋ Unknown (2011)

He says this has led to major problems because the bookings they had been receiving were all put on stand-by. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The IMF has said it is open to moving its Greek loan program from its stand-by lending facility, which usually has a three-year repayment schedule, to its extended fund facility, which is for repayments up to 10 years. ❋ Costas Paris (2011)

Let's start with the old stand-by--number of carriers--and face the elephant in the room: Even with an AT&T-T-Mobile merger, the vast majority of Americans will have no less than 5 national carriers to choose from--before you even get to the nimble regional players who are establishing a strong foothold in key markets today. ❋ Jonathan Spalter (2011)

Australia have put Usman Khawaja on stand-by in case Michael Clarke fails to recover from injury for the first Ashes Test ❋ Unknown (2011)

The team would be equipped to fight its way out and would have two helicopters on stand-by in case of an emergency. ❋ Siobhan Gorman (2011)

But, while it is at the shop, I am using the old stand-by computer from 5 years ago and discovering the joy of files long forgotten. ❋ Rabid1st (2009)

So I figured between the description and the name -- given neither of us drink any more -- it could be a nice stand-by. ❋ Paul Carr (2011)

If you're after big game, such as a sofa, arrange beforehand to have a truck or a moving service on stand-by. ❋ Shelly Branch (2011)

There is simply not enough room in a normal home for all this gear to be on ready stand-by to go. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Instead, most companies either kept their rigs on stand-by or kept them busy with jobs that weren't covered by the moratorium, such as cleaning up old wells. ❋ Ben Casselman (2011)