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reservoir

[rez-er-vwahr, -vwawr, -vawr, rez-uh-] / ˈrɛz ərˌvwɑr, -ˌvwɔr, -ˌvɔr, ˈrɛz ə- /


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Their natural reservoir is rodents, such as wild mice, rats and moles.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

But the international surge suggests something more fundamental: an enormous reservoir of pent-up demand that is only beginning to be tapped.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Bass said the Santa Ynez reservoir, which stood empty during the fire, is designed for drinking water, not emergency response.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

That’s because even a short-term pause can have lasting effects underground, damaging reservoir pressure and increasing the risk of mechanical problems.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Central Mutal was ringed by a chain of seven reservoirs, with another central reservoir reserved for royalty.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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