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reserve

[ri-zurv] / rɪˈzɜrv /






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Between this and its cash reserve, it should be able to meet near-term requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

The Rams will be without edge rusher Myles Garrett, who is on injured reserve for at least four games following knee surgery.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

Australia is among the countries pushing to store more of those, with a planned 264-million-gallon reserve of diesel and jet fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

The nine women and three men of the jury, plus two female reserve jurors, have been asked to return to court on 5 October.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

“Husband, you’re not going into the reserve, are you?”

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins

One estimate suggests that 11 million tons of REEs trapped in U.S. coal ash landfills is worth $8.4 billion -- nearly eight times the nation's current raw domestic reserves.

From Science Daily Sep. 19, 2026

However, the rupiah could come under renewed pressure from broad U.S. dollar strength, weaker external balances and declining foreign-exchange reserves, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Its strategic petroleum reserves hold only 9-10 days of net oil imports, compared with roughly 200 days in Japan and 207 in South Korea.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo voiced particular concern about the decline in "slow reserves", like groundwater and glaciers, which she said had traditionally served as the planet's "savings account".

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

But when he heard yells and shouts from the market-place and the rattle of British drums calling up reserves, he tore over to Dock Square.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

The maneuver was completed with more than 99% accuracy and consumed less than 10% of the fuel reserved for it.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

The bar seating, however, is reserved for walk-ins and serves the full menu.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

In just under three months, 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke - the founder and face of India's Gen Z "cockroach" protests - has acquired the kind of celebrity status normally reserved for a breakout actor or cricketer.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

North Korean state media have also referred to her as "the beloved child" and a "great person of guidance" -- "hyangdo" in Korean -- a term typically reserved for top leaders and their successors.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

She added flour and sugar to the reserved dough in its bowl, then mixed in water until it was the right consistency.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

Wisse and fellow head writer Michele Loud review those drafts, picking five clues for the “Jeopardy!” game board and reserving two as backups.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

For other passengers, reserving a seat is optional.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

While praising the VA for reserving the contract for businesses owned by disabled veterans, Sherin said the plan lacks the ingredient he views as most important.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

Tesla also caters to retail investors in ways other companies don’t, reserving time for questions submitted by everyday investors on quarterly earnings calls and often inviting them to events.

From MarketWatch Jun. 5, 2026

She unloads a tray of them from the delivery cart, reserving two to eat later.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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