in reserve
Example Sentences
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Australia holds roughly 37 days' worth of petrol in reserve, according to government figures, far below the 90-day minimum dictated by the International Energy Agency.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Meanwhile, chip makers have some supply in reserve.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
All IEA member countries are required to keep 90 days' worth of their nation's oil use in reserve in case of global disruption.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
It gave World Liberty a $2 billion cash pile, which the company holds in reserve to maintain the coins’ 1-to-1 tie to the dollar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
But good as it was, there was one more thing always held in reserve.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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