on the scene
idiom
—used to say that someone or something is or has become an important part of a situation, activity, etc.
She was lonely for a while, but now there's a new boyfriend on the scene.
a popular singer who first burst on the scene last year
Our lives have changed a lot since computers have come/appeared on the scene.
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The department asks people to use caution while driving through areas affected by the Franklin Fire, as firefighters and equipment are still working on the scene.
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
The home sustained significant damage due to the fire, and first responders were quickly on the scene, police said.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
Gwyneth Paltrow was of course on the scene in support of the immersive wellness experiences like the Goop beauty pop-up station, Vitamin B12 and antioxidant shots and the many gifting suites.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
The Torrington Fire Marshal’s Office, Building Inspector and Eversource Gas were also on the scene, and additional firefighters were called in to provide city coverage.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
The home sustained significant damage due to the fire, and first responders were quickly on the scene, police said.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
Gwyneth Paltrow was of course on the scene in support of the immersive wellness experiences like the Goop beauty pop-up station, Vitamin B12 and antioxidant shots and the many gifting suites.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
The Torrington Fire Marshal’s Office, Building Inspector and Eversource Gas were also on the scene, and additional firefighters were called in to provide city coverage.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
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“On the scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20scene. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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