How to Use reserved in a Sentence

reserved

adjective
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  • She is a very reserved young woman.
  • The front row is reserved for faculty.
  • Place the reserved plate or lid on top of the peanuts to weigh them down a bit.
    — Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Lawn seats are free but a reserved VIP seat in the front will cost $40.
    — Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Step 4 When ready to re-fry, set the same wok over high heat, with the reserved oil in it.
    — Jing Gao, Saveur, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Top with the reserved scallions, and serve with steamed rice.
    — The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Add a cup of the strained, reserved chicken broth and whisk to combine.
    — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Stir in the reserved chicken and the remaining cilantro and remove the pot from the heat.
    — Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Purchase the book from the Library Shop SD for a reserved seat.
    — The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
  • To fry the eggs: In the reserved nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Stir in 4 teaspoons of the reserved cherry juice and mix well.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Meanwhile, transfer the butter to the reserved bowl and use a spoon or fork to mash it.
    — Ali Slagle, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Toss with reserved dark green parts of scallions and spoon over rice.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Tickets for reserved seats close to the stage ($29.50) are still available.
    — Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2023
  • LaPorte senior Kyle Kirkham tends to be on the reserved side.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Some may be more reserved, and choose not to express the issue through their brands.
    — Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2023
  • Add the brandy and cook for 1 minute, then add the mustard, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cream and 1⁄2 cup of the reserved broth.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2024
  • At the gate, fliers have a choice of boarding first or last—with reserved overhead bin space, of course.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2024
  • In the Dutch oven or soup pot, combine the cooked greens, the reserved 2 cups of potlikker and the browned meat and vegetables.
    — Leslie Brenner, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Service the beans hot with rice, reserved parsley and more hot sauce.
    — Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Behind the main bar is a reserved seating area called Prive.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Mix with the olive oil, salt, pepper, reserved water and lemon juice.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2023
  • Add the white wine or 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, and olives; stir until the sauce is smooth, about 1 minute more.
    — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Add the reserved stick of butter and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
    — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Add the chiles and tomatoes (and as much reserved soaking liquid as needed) to the bowl of a high-speed blender.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Fill each well with the tomato gravy, then top each portion with some of the reserved cabbage.
    — Jim Webster, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The show is open for reserved time slots Wednesday through Monday.
    — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Spoon 1/2 cup filling into the pie crust and arrange the reserved whole berries, stem ends down, on the filling.
    — Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Matthew was a quiet and reserved child, his father said.
    — Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2023
  • At the end of the album are two photos of Diaz at age 17, his smile slightly more reserved.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2023

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