How to Use reserved in a Sentence
reserved
adjective- She is a very reserved young woman.
- The front row is reserved for faculty.
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Place the reserved plate or lid on top of the peanuts to weigh them down a bit.
— Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2023 -
If not salty enough, add a touch of the reserved olive brine.
— The View, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2022 -
Drain the spaghetti and spinach and place in the bowl with the reserved water.
— Tribune News Service, cleveland, 17 Nov. 2021 -
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 -
Stir in the reserved vegetables and the lemon zest and juice.
— Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022 -
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 -
Add more reserved fat if needed; when you’re done, transfer the leeks to the plate with the short ribs.
— Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 16 Dec. 2021 -
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 -
For syrup, return the reserved liquid to the pot; stir in honey.
— Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024 -
Drop teaspoons of the reserved yogurt on top, then draw a knife through the dollops to swirl.
— Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 13 Feb. 2022 -
This time, the leaders of both parties have been more reserved.
— New York Times, 2 Feb. 2022 -
Behind the main bar is a reserved seating area called Prive.
— Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2024 -
Demure is defined as reserved and modest, and the term has been taking over the internet.
— Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024 -
Despite this, the performances are mostly quiet and reserved, which works in the film’s favor.
— Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024
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