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reserve

[ri-zurv] / rɪˈzɜrv /






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While he finished first reserve, he got the call to proceed to the 36-hole final qualifying event at Dundonald Links.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

The reserve can hold up to 727 million barrels.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

That means not all of the oil in the reserve might be accessible when needed, and replenishing the stocks is a slower process than it should be, experts said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Because the booster does not need to reserve propellant for landing, more of its fuel can be devoted to reaching orbit.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

Both past tenses have been around for hundreds of years, but since the sixteenth century it’s been customary to reserve hanged for referring to executions, and to use hung for other meanings.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

That fund’s reserves are projected to remain positive for the 75-year period recently reviewed by Social Security’s trustees.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

Sudan is one of Africa's largest gold producers and its vast reserves have become a crucial source of revenue for both sides, according to rights groups.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Major League Baseball reserves a potential All-Star roster spot or two each summer for distinguished players: Bryce Harper and Justin Verlander this year, Clayton Kershaw last year, Pujols and Miguel Cabrera in past years.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

"Australia's huge uranium reserves are directly connected to India's nuclear journey," Modi told a business forum in Melbourne ahead of a summit with his counterpart Anthony Albanese.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

He had wasted precious reserves in unnecessary talk and encounters.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

It adds to a growing debate in the natural history world – should specimens of such scientific importance be reserved for museums and their scientists?

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

That term, which lacks a precise legal definition, is reserved for places where Jews have built or bought homes.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

As you think about how much of your portfolio you can reasonably spend down, make sure you have money set aside in an account that’s easy to access and reserved for emergencies.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

The rare and valuable works are not in regular circulation in the library and must be reserved and checked out, officials said.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Putting someone who has not yet been tried in a prison reserved for convicted felons is almost never done.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

You don’t want them reserving a Monday-night slot and having the game delayed by weather, or worse, called off.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 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

If a specific low-value item is what you actually want, experts suggest ordering it a la carte and reserving your “endless” capacity for the more expensive stuff.

From MarketWatch May 14, 2026

At the end of Neville’s interview, Harry had the impression that Slughorn was reserving judgment on Neville, yet to see whether he had any of his parents’ flair.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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