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reserve

[ri-zurv] / rɪˈzɜrv /






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The Philippines is also establishing its first strategic petroleum reserve program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In other words, the reserves his company and others have been tapping — including the U.S. strategic petroleum reserve, which is supposed to be used only for global emergencies — are about to run out.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

How do you reserve your seat at an Hermès show?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

That’s because SpaceX has decided to reserve up to 30% of its IPO shares for retail investors, the firm said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“There’s not enough fish left anywhere else, that’s for sure. Not since the cyclone hit. When Baba takes his boat into the reserve, he comes back with plenty. And honey, too.”

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins




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