reserve
verb (used with object)
to keep back or save for future use, disposal, treatment, etc.
was reserving
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past progressiveof reserve.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Gambero Rosso, an Italian food and wine magazine, called the mixing of olive oil with coffee “a curious combination” but said it was reserving judgment, having not yet sampled the drinks.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 1, 2023
The Shandon Hotel in Dunfanaghy said some of its team members had been "directly affected" by the incident and was reserving spare rooms for first responders.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2022
Barkin said he was reserving judgment on the proper rate increase for the Fed's next meeting, but that data released Friday showed inflation continued to be both broad and persistent.
From Reuters ● Sep. 30, 2022
In court Thursday, Common Pleas Court Judge Barbara McDermott said she was reserving judgment on whether or not the evidence was sufficient to prove the crimes charged.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 3, 2022
At the end of Neville’s interview, Harry had the impression that Slughorn was reserving judgment on Neville, yet to see whether he had any of his parents’ flair.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
