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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According to reports, blood was found during a subsequent search of her home, while all of her personal belongings — including her wallet, cellphone and car — were still on the scene.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
In my humble opinion, boxy sweaters are the most underrated cut on the scene.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene, and no criminal charges are expected.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Because of where the alleged assault took place and because the car was still in Fort Worth jurisdiction, the Parker County deputy contacted Fort Worth police, and an officer later arrived on the scene.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
In my humble opinion, boxy sweaters are the most underrated cut on the scene.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The driver of the vehicle remained on the scene, and no criminal charges are expected.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Because of where the alleged assault took place and because the car was still in Fort Worth jurisdiction, the Parker County deputy contacted Fort Worth police, and an officer later arrived on the scene.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
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“On the scene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20scene. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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