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reservation

[rez-er-vay-shuhn] / ˌrɛz ərˈveɪ ʃən /


NOUN
the act of holding something, or thing held for future use
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NOUN
habitat for large group
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The outlandish privilege of changing or canceling your reservation?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

“What I would want to caution people against is thinking that the thirst or the engagement is the end — that’s been my reservation with it,” she said.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

Without a reservation system, thousands of people are flocking to Yosemite National Park each month.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

The system could automatically respond to a text message asking about when your flight arrives, or place a restaurant reservation based on a conversation.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

Do not attempt to get on any bus other than the one for which you have a reservation.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer

On the other hand, little digital companions can make AI more palatable to users, providing an entry point to show off real-world capabilities such as ordering groceries or booking reservations.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026

Army, which saw the animal’s demise as a means of forcing Plains tribes onto reservations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The owner of a small property management firm said she was "devastated and exhausted" after thousands of fake property reservations were advertised in her company's name on Booking.com.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

That new renaissance is now increasingly connected to agentic software – or programs capable of automatically completing tasks like managing calendars, booking reservations and sorting through email.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Mac had already discussed his plan with the communications committee, and although we both had reservations about Mac’s technique, we did not stop him.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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