in reserve

phrase

: held back for future or special use

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The state collected that amount and held it in reserve; the Tax Court ordered the money returned with interest, though an appeal has been signaled. Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026 Holding resources in reserve can become a strategic advantage when uncertainty is high or the quality of available opportunities is low. Brian Ferdinand, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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“In reserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20reserve. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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