have reserve

Frequency: 8.018.5 per million words

to possess a supply of something

reserveVERB + NOUN

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have

Examples (10)

  • We have only a small reserve of coal.
  • The country has vast oil reserves that remain untapped.
  • Many animals have fat reserves to help them survive the winter.
  • The central bank has significant foreign exchange reserves to stabilize the currency.
  • Does the hospital have an adequate reserve of blood for emergencies?
  • She has a hidden reserve of strength that surprises everyone in times of crisis.
  • The company has enough cash reserves to survive a long economic downturn.
  • It is essential to have a reserve of food and water during the hurricane season.
  • The pilot confirmed that the plane has a fuel reserve for another hour of flight.
  • By the end of the grueling race, he had no reserves of energy left.