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Hold oneself in readiness (5,2)

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5,2

stand by

(Other definitions for stand by that I've seen before include "the kind of passenger that may not get on with others" , "Act like supporters" , "last-minute ticket" , "Item or person ready for use in emergency" , "Back-up resource" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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