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reserve

[ri-zurv] / rɪˈzɜrv /






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Now it says the policy actually is driven by the liability side of the balance sheet—the Fed must accommodate commercial banks’ desire to hold large reserve balances at the Fed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

"That matters because oil was not just trading war risk. It was trading the possibility that reserve drawdowns and blocked Gulf flows would create an energy cliff."

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

That shows a growing recognition of gold as a “strategic reserve asset” across a wide range of institutions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

After seven game appearances, strong Sparks reserve Kate Martin has just four games left before the team has to convert her to a regular roster spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

She had a hard time warming up to him, with those icy blue eyes and that careful reserve, like he was calculating every word before he said it.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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