in reserve
Example Sentences
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Then regulators started talking about making insurers with CLOs hold a lot more money in reserve to protect against the risk of loss.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
However, after India decided to hold the 15-year-old in reserve and opted to bowl first, new Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker led Ireland's batting charge, with his half-century helping the hosts post 182-9.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
As of November, a total of 58 B-52Hs are in the military’s active force, with another 18 in reserve, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Australia holds roughly 37 days' worth of petrol in reserve, according to government figures, far below the 90-day minimum dictated by the International Energy Agency.
From Barron's ● Apr. 1, 2026
There's plenty of oxygen in the Hab, and plenty more in reserve.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
