in reserve
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“Gold’s role as a monetary asset keeps it firmly in reserve managers’ thinking,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Then regulators started talking about making insurers with CLOs hold a lot more money in reserve to protect against the risk of loss.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 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
“Oftentimes very convenient, no doubt, but never pleasing. There is safety in reserve, but no attraction. One cannot love a reserved person.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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