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reserve

[ri-zurv] / rɪˈzɜrv /






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Maintaining a cash reserve to avoid selling investments during a market downturn is a sensible approach.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Pakistan, which has no strategic oil reserve, now plans to set one up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Burke had proved himself a capable reserve outfielder who was popular with his teammates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In other words, the reserves his company and others have been tapping — including the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve, which is supposed to be used only for global emergencies — are about to run out.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Was there a reserve somewhere that was keeping it going these few extra minutes?

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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