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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

It’s fairly new, too, but it’s always booked out solid so you really have to make a reservation in advance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

“In 1877, when the United States government told him he had to live on a reservation, he said he wanted that reservation to be here.”

From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III




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