in reserve
Example Sentences
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The government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are asking condominiums to set aside more of their budgets in reserve accounts that can be used to pay for capital projects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Not to mention having the quality of Desire Doue and Rayan Cherki in reserve.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 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
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
“Well, something in reserve, in case you didn’t like what your grandmother has chosen.”
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
