reservist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of reservist
Example Sentences
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Taking down the drone can sometimes take an hour, the reservist said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Drawing on his service as a Naval reservist, Campa-Najjar takes a cautious approach to military engagement.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
In February, two Israelis were charged with placing bets on Polymarket on future military operations based on classified information that one of the individuals, a military reservist, had access to.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026
Another soldier was severely wounded and a reservist moderately wounded, the IDF said.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
As an overage reservist himself, Nelson remained on active duty after the war through the personal intervention of Secretary Forrestal.
From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by Morris J. MacGregor
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