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
And around 30 IEA countries had between more than a billion barrels of oil in reserve.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 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
What's absolutely fascinating about this game is the options that Clarke has and the way he's talking about the utilisation of his bench, hinting that he might keep a heavy hitter in reserve.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 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
