1.   A complete first aid kit has been issued to each first aider which is kept ready to hand at their workplace.

2.   And by refusing to make drastic cutbacks in jobs, Hilton may better keep itself ready for an improvement in the industry.

3.   But Mike Bannister, the chief Concorde pilot for British Airways, said on Friday that the aircraft were routinely kept ready for a possible return to service.

4.   Spot checks can take place at any time, so papers should be kept ready when crossing borders.

5.   Such a complex vehicle also requires a horde of technicians to keep it ready.

6.   The group keeps speakers ready, updating them with information kits that are also sent to editorial writers and reporters.

7.   Weapons design and manufacturing facilities should be kept ready for such a contingency.

8.   You always have to keep yourself ready.

9.   His airplane was kept ready to take off should he decide to make a snap departure.

10.   His plane was being kept ready at Halifax for a quick return if necessary.