reservist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of reservist
Example Sentences
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Philippe Briggs, a recently retired Los Angeles police detective and former Army reservist, said he paid $25,000 for the 99-year lease on his windowless bunker six or seven years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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
This month, an Israel Defense Force reservist was arrested and charged for allegedly trading on military operations through Polymarket.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
For the present merely preparatory measures would be taken, not a horse would be taken, not a reservist called up.
From The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers by Churchill, Allen L. (Allen Leon)
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