in reserve
Example Sentences
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As of November, a total of 58 B-52Hs are in the military’s active force, with another 18 in reserve, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Europe came into the crisis with large buffers: It has about 450 million barrels of oil and refined products in reserve, according to Société Générale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
In televised remarks, he said the nation had 39 days worth of petrol, 29 days worth of diesel and 30 days worth of jet fuel in reserve.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
Australia holds roughly 37 days' worth of petrol in reserve, according to government figures, far below the 90-day minimum dictated by the International Energy Agency.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
He had something in reserve, some ingenious product of his counselor’s wits that would overwhelm their scheme.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
