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reservoir

[rez-er-vwahr, -vwawr, -vawr, rez-uh-] / ˈrɛz ərˌvwɑr, -ˌvwɔr, -ˌvɔr, ˈrɛz ə- /


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That’s because even a short-term pause can have lasting effects underground, damaging reservoir pressure and increasing the risk of mechanical problems.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Toby and Daniel Rice are both Rice Investment operating partners, while their brothers Derek, a geologist, and Ryan, a petroleum reservoir engineer, work on the firm’s technical and administrative team, according to the presentation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

SLB reported a challenging start to the year, with Middle East conflict impacting its well construction and reservoir performance divisions.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

After it was repaired in April 2025, remaining pinhole tears caused by embers from the fire meant the reservoir had to be drained again, Collins said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The glacier that hung from the cliffs at their backs was their reservoir of water: chipping ice and bringing it inside to melt on the stove was a critical job.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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