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reservation

[rez-er-vey-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 increase in visitors is, in part, because the National Park Service is not using a timed-entry reservation system this year.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Before activating my own Lightning Lane, I studied tutorials on Reddit and YouTube, where I learned that only suckers make a ride reservation and patiently wait for their designated time.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Users can make one reservation when they enter the park, but then must wait until they get to that attraction, or two hours have passed, to make the next one.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

You may consider a reservation agreement when a buyer pays a fee to reserve the right to buy the property for a period of time.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

I shot a glance at my watch—force of habit—it was getting late, and I thought about changing my plane reservation home.

From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom

When he was made redundant he wanted to use the opportunity to create his own business in something he genuinely enjoyed - but Hannah had reservations.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The park service planned to use visitor feedback and research to guide how reservations would be rolled out in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

They’d likely leave even if India had zero reservations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

They’re too busy doing what Bart was—using an app to book and revise ride reservations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Despite Abigail’s reservations, Adams wanted Gerry on the peace delegation to demonstrate his bipartisan principles and also to assure that he would receive candid reports from a trusted friend.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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