Our hotel register shows no 'booking' [=('US' more commonly) 'reservation'] for you.
Advance 'booking' [=('US' more commonly) 'reservation'] is required.
The comedian missed some 'bookings' because of illness.
(..) I'm sorry to keep you waiting, but we haven't got anything now until next Thursday. WOMAN: This is taking ages. Sorry. WOMAN: What's the point of booking an appointment if they can't stick to it? Um, what's going on? That new doctor you hired, he hasn't buzzed the intercom for ages. (..)2010 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Blind Banker Season: 1 Episode 2