reservation
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Many shippers book slots to transit the canal months in advance, using a reservation mechanism that accounts for 90% of total traffic through the complex freshwater system of locks and artificial lakes.
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
She moved first to the beach, then to a reservation, and later, to the middle of nowhere - all in an effort to escape the feeling she was being tricked.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Without a reservation system, thousands of people are flocking to Yosemite National Park each month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Tuti looked at the reservation book and made a face like she’d just witnessed a flan de coco slip off her plate and splatter onto the floor.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
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The vehicle was first unveiled in November 2017, and Tesla has accepted deposits of $50,000 or more for reservations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Nestled at the top of the museum with sweeping city views, the classic American eatery is now taking reservations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
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
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
Despite reservations on Coin’s side that it’s too extravagant, and on Plutarch’s side that it’s too drab, the wedding is a smash hit.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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