“When the active unit fails, the switch will activate the standby unit.”

“Reporters and crews are on standby ready to be assigned at short notice.”

“For passive men, this is a trusty standby, usually passed down from father to son over generations.”

“It is only to the bystander that the participants look stupid and childish.”

“The girl was nothing to do with what was going on, a completely innocent bystander hit by a stray bullet.”

“For those involved in internal security operations, a ricochet striking an innocent bystander can have major political consequences.”

“Although no formal reception was organised for the players, they were heartily welcomed by cheering bystanders in the arrivals hall.”

“Besides, the interest which her question had undoubtedly aroused amongst the bystanders was, to say the least of it, embarrassing.”

“Mr Duncan, who lived opposite, pushed bystanders aside and kicked down the door.”

“When they called the flight, to my relief I was one of the standbys who made it aboard.”

“Some dishes on the menu change monthly, but standbys include grilled salmon with braised greens, somen noodles, snow peas, sesame and ginger.”

“Producers can fall into the same reasoning, so standbys and understudies rarely get the job when a star needs to be replaced long-term.”