reserved

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But the directive reminds faculty that A-minuses should be considered “full mastery of the subject,” while A’s are reserved for “extraordinary distinction.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Dalemain Mansion in Cumbria, which has hosted the World Marmalade Awards since 2005, said it plans to keep its competition reserved to citrus-based spreads, irrespective of whether the naming rules are relaxed in the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

It is because of issues in the global supply chain, with some stocks being reserved for those with acute conditions or emergency prescriptions.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The first tickets will go on sale from April 2-6 in a presale window reserved only for locals in Southern California and Oklahoma.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

I reach under the couch and pull out a bottle of water that I typically have reserved for samples.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman