in reserve
Example Sentences
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Europe came into the crisis with large buffers: It has about 450 million barrels of oil and refined products in reserve, according to Société Générale.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
In televised remarks, he said the nation had 39 days worth of petrol, 29 days worth of diesel and 30 days worth of jet fuel in reserve.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Meanwhile, chip makers have some supply in reserve.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
For example, China has built 1.3 billion barrels of oil in reserve.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
Now I’ve lost everything: the companionship of his ideals, and the secret escape I held in reserve, if my own failed completely.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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