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reservoir

[rez-er-vwahr, -vwawr, -vawr, rez-uh-] / ˈrɛz ərˌvwɑr, -ˌvwɔr, -ˌvɔr, ˈrɛz ə- /


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But the international surge suggests something more fundamental: an enormous reservoir of pent-up demand that is only beginning to be tapped.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Lake Mead, the country’s largest reservoir near Las Vegas, is now 31% full.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

That’s because even a short-term pause can have lasting effects underground, damaging reservoir pressure and increasing the risk of mechanical problems.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

SLB reported a challenging start to the year, with Middle East conflict impacting its well construction and reservoir performance divisions.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

It would be more convenient to have the reservoir in the rover, but it has to be near the regulator's return air feed.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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