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 fire department said that the fire was brought under control approximately three minutes after arriving on the scene. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

New surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems have also been added to the Louvre to help beef up security on the scene. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

The rapid-response unit within the Hellenic Police and the Athens Police Directorate immobilized and disarmed the suspect, detaining the individual on the scene, police said. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 21 July 2026

The dog was pronounced dead on the scene, and the victim was transported to a local hospital and reported to be in stable condition. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for on the scene

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