in reserve
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Its combat fleet also includes Russian MiG-29s and Belarusian Sukhoi Su-27s, most of which are inoperative or in reserve.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
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 • Mar. 11, 2026
For example, China has built 1.3 billion barrels of oil in reserve.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 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
He thought he’d never laughed like this before, from this new place in him where so much delight had been waiting in reserve.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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