in reserve

Example Sentences

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The island explored the possibility of new notes in 2025, but Treasury says there are still large stocks of the D‑class family – the current design - in reserve.

From BBC

Meanwhile, chip makers have some supply in reserve.

From MarketWatch

While major chip makers have some helium supply in reserve, there’s some uncertainty about what would transpire if the conflict were to drag on and disrupt helium production over a longer span.

From MarketWatch

They were content to contain and deter Iran, keeping war in reserve if it really did try to get a nuclear weapon.

From BBC

All IEA member countries are required to keep 90 days' worth of their nation's oil use in reserve in case of global disruption.

From BBC