reserved

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Few people know who the reserved veteran is, so no one sees her coming — which allows her to wield her curiosity to discover potential players out in the real world.

From Los Angeles Times

Regardless of the vote, a quarter of lower house seats and key cabinet positions will be reserved for members of the armed forces under the terms of the country's military-drafted constitution.

From Barron's

Another factor contributing to the outperformance: Expectations for an easing regulatory environment heading into 2026 will require banks to hold less capital, which allows them to use capital already reserved for business activities.

From Barron's

Instead, fans reserved seats for performances directly from theaters, paying for mandatory food and beverage vouchers.

From Los Angeles Times

North Korean state media have since referred to her as "the beloved child", and a "great person of guidance" -- "hyangdo" in Korean -- a term typically reserved for top leaders and their successors.

From Barron's