Example Sentences

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She said refiners were better off using reserves than buying expensive crude on the spot market, which often costs more than what they can charge for refined products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The billions of dollars in extra cash are going initially into FIFA's reserves, with that promise to distribute its funds to the global football family.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

This is another reason maintaining liquid reserves can be valuable: it may help you avoid selling investments at unfavorable prices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The trust fund’s reserves are currently making up the difference between what Social Security collects in revenue and what it owes in benefits.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Nor can I complain about the lack of candy; everyone had dipped into their last reserves.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank