reserved
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The term “travesti” was long reserved for transgender people in Latin America, namely those whose gender expressions leaned feminine.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“To a lesser degree, retail investors are likely following a similar path, as a record 30% of the SpaceX IPO will be reserved for retail investors,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Wildcards are usually reserved for British players, those who have performed well previously on grass and notable high-profile players.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The 31-year-old Mr. Carlsen, whose “seemingly miraculous abilities elicited the sort of fandom usually reserved for rock stars and professional athletes,” is heavily favored.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
If possible, he was even more reserved now than he had been before his illness.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
Vocabulary lists containing reserved
The Great Gatsby
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The Bill of Rights
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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