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reserve

[ri-zurv] / rɪˈzɜrv /






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It’s a topic that has certainly been discussed, but the paper quantifies that shift, finding nonaligned countries have moved nearly one-third of total reserve portfolios away from foreign-currency claims.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

The offensive lineman impressed during training camp and adds depth after the Chargers assigned offensive lineman Branson Taylor to injury reserve alongside two-way trenches trooper Scott Matlock.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

The former British Army reserve and Territorial Army officer has long been vocal on international affairs and security matters.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

Keeping the dollar as the world’s reserve currency maximizes American buying power globally, meaning Americans buy more from other countries for less.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

“One: the original. Sometimes it goes on display at city hall. Two: the one given to the winner. Three: held in reserve in case crown number two goes missing.”

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

That fighting offset any hopes for a supply increase after Venezuela said the U.S. would help develop 17 oil fields that have 65 billion barrels of proved reserves.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

Its reserves have provided the setting for several significant discoveries by the Herts Invertebrate Project, external, which was set up in 2015.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

Caracas says the deal involves $100 billion in private investment aimed at revitalizing the industry in a country with the world's largest proven oil reserves.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

A wildlife trust said some species had been spotted in nature reserves this summer for the first time in years.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

When I stand up to add some graceful actions to the soundtrack, he snorts that laughter that he reserves solely for me.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

Bhaghani is less reserved in his view of the matchup.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

Parton’s self-effacing jokes made her immense talent less threatening in an entertainment industry that often reserved the title of “genius songwriter” for men.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

In contrast to her boisterous outward appearance, Parton was notably reserved on other issues of day-to-day politics, citing a fanbase of all political stripes.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Crosbie said that in one incident, a parent approached a league official "aggressively" after being asked to move away from an area beside the pitch reserved for players and team staff.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

I also told him that I’d reserved a hotel room for him in Montgomery and that it would probably be safest to spend the next few nights there.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

Jim Levi runs Cars for Event Rental in Long Island, where he says 80% of his bookings are women, mostly reserving cars for photoshoots.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

For other passengers, reserving a seat is optional.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

While praising the VA for reserving the contract for businesses owned by disabled veterans, Sherin said the plan lacks the ingredient he views as most important.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

Tesla also caters to retail investors in ways other companies don’t, reserving time for questions submitted by everyday investors on quarterly earnings calls and often inviting them to events.

From MarketWatch Jun. 5, 2026

She unloads a tray of them from the delivery cart, reserving two to eat later.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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