in reserve
Example Sentences
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The government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are asking condominiums to set aside more of their budgets in reserve accounts that can be used to pay for capital projects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
"We're not in a drought situation yet, but at this rate, there's less than three weeks of water left in reserve," said Damiano Di Simine, an expert with environmental group Legambiente.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
As of November, a total of 58 B-52Hs are in the military’s active force, with another 18 in reserve, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
In televised remarks, he said the nation had 39 days worth of petrol, 29 days worth of diesel and 30 days worth of jet fuel in reserve.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2026
He had three forty-fathom coils of line in reserve now, as well as the coil he was using.
From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
