Examples of 'were on hand' in a sentence

Meaning of "were on hand"

were on hand - means to be present or available to help or provide assistance during a certain situation or event. It implies being ready to offer support or help when needed

How to use "were on hand" in a sentence

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were on hand
Three chummy guides were on hand for this.
Legislators were on hand to listen to concerns about regulations.
This was assuming the parts were on hand.
Very few were on hand to witness the departure.
Other masons and mechanics were on hand.
The media were on hand to report on the event.
Dozens of officers from several police agencies were on hand.
Engineers and technicians were on hand to take readings.
Priests were on hand to transcribe the oracles pronouncements.
And military forces were on hand soon after.
Were on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony.
Commission representatives were on hand to answer questions.
Journalists and photographers from both coasts were on hand.
Four panelists were on hand to debate the issue.
Clowns and other entertainment were on hand.

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Many instruments were on hand to accomplish the task.
I would have added lemon juice if it were on hand.
Several photographers were on hand to take photos.
Guides were on hand to point out the little details too.
Left incomplete or that were on hand in his workshop.
We did cook out one night and all supplies were on hand.
Numerous journalists were on hand collecting statements.
Even political candidates were on hand.
No photographers were on hand to capture his wave.
His wife and three children were on hand.
Fans were on hand for the game.
Several thousand people were on hand for the event.
Rescuers were on hand to film his freedom walk out of the shelter.
Reporters and photographers were on hand to document the event.
Personnel were on hand to give demonstrations and answer questions from the group.
Representatives of the organization were on hand to accept the cheque.
Parents were on hand for the presentations.
She also acknowledged students who were on hand to welcome her.
Volunteers were on hand to register new voters.
About a dozen former teachers and staff were on hand to help celebrate.
Cinematographers were on hand to provide commentary and answer questions.
All the stars were on hand.
Or who were on hand for the event.
Lot of people were on hand.
The remainder were on hand to provide the ambient crowd noise.
Uniformed officers from a number of agencies were on hand for the ceremony.
Three priests were on hand to distribute communion.
A strong force of police and lifeguards were on hand all day.
Fortunately cameras were on hand to capture this historic moment.
I found out that clothes were made of materials that were on hand.
Many of the teachers were on hand to talk to the parents.
The size of the crowd is unclear but both policemen and firemen were on hand.
None of the rappers were on hand to accept the honors.
But they had been practicing for weeks and all of the materials were on hand.
Social services were on hand to take children into care.

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