in reserve
Example Sentences
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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
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
Some European countries instruct energy companies to hold a certain amount of petroleum in reserve, and simply reduce that target in a “release.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 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
He thought he’d never laughed like this before, from this new place in him where so much delight had been waiting in reserve.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
