How to Use in reserve in a Sentence

in reserve

phrase

• No need to wear down the tire treads, especially with Johnson in reserve.
  — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
• But, seriously, there would be something to be said for having a veteran NBA point guard in reserve.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
• 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
• So, the Phillies can feel decent about Hill and De La Cruz — two solid depth acquisitions by president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski — in reserve.
  — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
• Comerica Bank & Trust, which had administered the estate during the legal proceedings, also retained $3 million in reserve funds to cover costs associated with closing the estate, including tax returns, professional fees, and other expenses.
  — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026