in reserve
Example Sentences
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Its combat fleet also includes Russian MiG-29s and Belarusian Sukhoi Su-27s, most of which are inoperative or in reserve.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
They were content to contain and deter Iran, keeping war in reserve if it really did try to get a nuclear weapon.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Some European countries instruct energy companies to hold a certain amount of petroleum in reserve, and simply reduce that target in a “release.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
It gave World Liberty a $2 billion cash pile, which the company holds in reserve to maintain the coins’ 1-to-1 tie to the dollar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
“Oftentimes very convenient, no doubt, but never pleasing. There is safety in reserve, but no attraction. One cannot love a reserved person.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
