reserve
verb (used with object)
to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc.
reserving
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present participleof reserve.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The company is reserving up to 30% of its IPO shares for retail investors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
For other passengers, reserving a seat is optional.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
While praising the VA for reserving the contract for businesses owned by disabled veterans, Sherin said the plan lacks the ingredient he views as most important.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
And while Mr. Trump may be reserving his final decision, the ball is now in the Iranian regime’s opaque court on two points of final language.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
To clarify this point, I will often use the term ‘Sapiens’ to denote members of the species Homo sapiens, while reserving the term ‘human’ to refer to all extant members of the genus Homo.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
