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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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From Monday, users will start being able to reserve a name via the app, although it will not be compulsory.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

“SpaceX has decided to reserve a much higher percentage of the offering…which means there should be more shares available to retail clients.”

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

On Thursday, trying to reserve seats for Imax and other premium screenings via the AMC ticketing app and its website became an epic journey of its own.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

That’s because SpaceX has decided to reserve up to 30% of its IPO shares for retail investors, the firm said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Bobby was at first going to title his book My Life in Chess, but he changed his mind, possibly deciding to reserve that title for his future autobiography.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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