in reserve
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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
The island explored the possibility of new notes in 2025, but Treasury says there are still large stocks of the D‑class family – the current design - in reserve.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 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
For example, China has built 1.3 billion barrels of oil in reserve.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
He’d expended every last bit of his strength to reach the summit—and now there was nothing left in reserve for the descent.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
