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in reserve

Idioms  
  1. Kept back, set aside, or saved. For example, We have a fair amount of cash in reserve, or The coach decided to keep the best player in reserve until the last quarter. [Late 1600s]


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The NBCUniversal spin-off is envisioned as a tax-free transaction for shareholders, providing a short-term buffer from deal-making to preserve that structure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

In a note Monday, UBS analyst John Hodulik said “any M&A would likely take time in order to preserve the tax free nature of the spin.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

In 2018, residents created the Sandiaojiao Cultural Development Association to preserve Magang's stone houses and keep the hainu tradition alive.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Some are asking the charity to put protections in place to preserve the land in times to come, even if it is sold.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

He too wanted to preserve the good spirits and humor that were with us that night.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya

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