reserved

Example Sentences

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The once funny and outspoken personality agreed to talk to the BBC - but was reserved and didn't want to fully show his face.

From BBC

“Nicknames such as ‘Lizzie’ are reserved for barmaids and axe murderers, of which you are neither,” she once said.

From Literature

The company significantly expanded its offerings in 2025 “to give members access to investment tools traditionally reserved for the ultra wealthy,” Noto said.

From Barron's

Stocks were being reserved for those with acute conditions or with emergency prescriptions.

From BBC

Constitution, states are reserved powers that existed before the Constitution was drafted, powers that are not delegated to the federal government.

From Salon