reserved

Example Sentences

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He reserved particular ire for Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, both of whom he had appointed.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The reserved airspace has no vertical ceiling—designated in the Notams as “SFC-UNL.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

China reserved a large offshore airspace for 40 days, from March 27 to May 6, without explanation, an unusual step.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Also, anyone residing in Abuja can contest local offices regardless of origin, unlike in other parts of Nigeria where such positions are reserved for those with local family origins.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The regular guests always had their tables reserved for them and most of them were already in their places and starting to eat their suppers.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl