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reserved

[ri-zurvd] / rɪˈzɜrvd /




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“Growth rates this high are normally reserved for the early days of economic expansions when earnings are rebounding from depressed levels, not in year seven of an expansion,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Once reserved for military, industrial and rehabilitative use, these types of motorized supports are becoming light and affordable enough for regular folks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The kiss cams and sing-alongs and air horns and thunder sticks are all integrated into the game, not reserved for stoppages in play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Over the first two days at Aronimink, with the more severe aspects of the course set-up generating much discussion, it felt more like the brutal examination usually reserved for the US Open.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Ma’s cinnamon rolls are reserved for special occasions—delicacies used to trick unsuspecting guests into thinking that we’re a fun-loving family.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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