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reservation

[rez-er-vey-shuhn] / ˌrɛz ərˈveɪ ʃən /


NOUN
the act of holding something, or thing held for future use
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NOUN
habitat for large group
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The CMA said it would determine whether Ryanair's seat reservation fees mean parents are being charged to meet "child safety and disability-related obligations as set out under aviation rules".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Gmail Live, announced at this week’s Google I/O conference, allows you to ask your inbox questions aloud, like what’s your flight reservation number or the door code to your Airbnb.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

If your flight gets cheaper, try changing your reservation to the exact same flight through the airline’s app or website.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

That left a lot of would-be visitors frustrated, but those lucky enough to snag a reservation were treated to the most peaceful, serene Yosemite Valley experience in years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“Well,” she says, “I’m a Penobscot Indian on my father’s side. When I was young, we lived on a reservation near Old Town.”

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline




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