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Staff had reserved seating with a clear view of the massive main stage for US media, directing correspondents from other outlets elsewhere.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

On May 22, the top court had reserved its judgment after hearing the case for three continuous days.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

On Saturday, her campaign said it had reserved $370 million in TV and digital ads for the fall, with some of that targeted for Georgia.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024

More than 1 million people had reserved the truck, he said, which involves placing a small deposit.

From Reuters • Oct. 19, 2023

The United Nations had been in Congo since war broke out in the 1990s, and had reserved a frequency for emergency communications.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer