How to Use reserved in a Sentence

reserved

adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • The outlet reported that the teenager was a reserved outsider whose father died at a young age and whose mother was addicted to drugs.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024

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