on the scene

phrase

—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.

Examples of on the scene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 15-year-old rider failed to maintain control, causing the vehicle to overturn onto its left side and was pronounced dead on the scene, the report said. — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

And yes, Seaborn hails from Hawaii, which would explain why Tua Tagovailoa's mom was on the scene last night to congratulate him on breaking the state's passing record. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Medics on the scene determined that neither victim’s injuries were life-threatening, and both were transported to the hospital in stable condition. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Zelensky said emergency services were on the scene after the daylight attack. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

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