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as in doubt
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
despite my reservations, we hired the young teen as a babysitter
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as in provision
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
gave us his approval without any reservations
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Recent Examples of reservation
With more tourism jobs for locals and more development, Staley believes, some Navajo youths might not leave the reservation and some who have left might return to raise families of their own.
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Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Sesame Place parks The following United Parks & Resorts theme parks have a zero-change fee policy, as long as ticket changes are made 24 hours in advance of the reservation date.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
The Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States, which is made up of agencies including the departments of Treasury and Justice, expressed reservations about the deal to the companies in a letter last month.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Many teams, feeling financial pressure, accepted the agreement despite reservations, leaving only 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to challenge it in court.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
Busch Gardens, SeaWorld and Sesame Place parks The following United Parks & Resorts theme parks have a zero-change fee policy, as long as ticket changes are made 24 hours in advance of the reservation date.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
The Committee of Foreign Investment in the United States, which is made up of agencies including the departments of Treasury and Justice, expressed reservations about the deal to the companies in a letter last month.
—Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Many teams, feeling financial pressure, accepted the agreement despite reservations, leaving only 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to challenge it in court.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reservation
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There’s a lot to like about the room, but the highlight, without a doubt, is a sitting area overlooking the garden that doubles as the best seat for the Noh stage.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
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However, there is little doubt that the storm will not materialize in the Kansas City area.Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
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While that provision did not extend to Americans covered by private insurance plans, three major insulin makers slashed prices by 70% or more on their respective products.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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The elimination of the provisions in many ways simplifies retirement income planning for affected beneficiaries, financial advisors say.Lorie Konish, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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In Mexico, the migrant panic button plan has been greeted with considerable skepticism.Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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For CEOs grappling with skepticism, the key is to foster excitement without ignoring the risks.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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In 2025 and beyond, successful ERP customization will increasingly depend on balancing industry-specific needs with scalability requirements.Andrei Kasyanau, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Discovery in February over their requirement that Fubo carry dozens of non-sports channels as a condition to offer sports networks as well as those companies’ plan to launch a new competitor, Venu Sports.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Virgil Thew, 47, was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree intentional homicide in suspicion of fatally shooting a 33-year-old woman and two girls, ages 12 and 13, at a home in New Lisbon, Wis., authorities said.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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While officials have yet to confirm whether arson is responsible for the widespread fires, suspicions of intentional ignition have circulated widely on social media.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The engine and transmission were removed to detail the engine bay, and restored to like-new condition.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Role Market Conditions Play While personal readiness is critical, market conditions also influence the ideal timing for a business sale.Anatoly Iofe, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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What's Next The Syrian transitional government is still in its formative stages, leaving uncertainty about its implications for the country's future.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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The uncertainty around his future had become an increasing distraction for the club, with negotiations lasting several weeks.Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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But the ads don’t mention this key stipulation, marketing silencers to buyers who may not understand the legal risks.Dhruv Mehrotra, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2025
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Yale University Yale has a stipulation that each school and administrative division should have a five-year plan on DEI, Jacobson reported.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Reservation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reservation. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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