in reserve
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“Gold’s role as a monetary asset keeps it firmly in reserve managers’ thinking,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
And around 30 IEA countries had between more than a billion barrels of oil in reserve.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
“It’s conserve and then open up the valves again. Learn how to hold yourself in reserve a little bit and play around with energy—rather than just smash into it.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
As of November, a total of 58 B-52Hs are in the military’s active force, with another 18 in reserve, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
We each take five, leaving eight in reserve.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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