in reserve
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, chip makers have some supply in reserve.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
Some European countries instruct energy companies to hold a certain amount of petroleum in reserve, and simply reduce that target in a “release.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
For example, China has built 1.3 billion barrels of oil in reserve.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
He enlisted for army training at Colchester and was kept in reserve before being sent to Normandy on a landing craft on 25 June 1944.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
“One: the original. Sometimes it goes on display at city hall. Two: the one given to the winner. Three: held in reserve in case crown number two goes missing.”
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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