hoard
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As with TP, people in the 1970s tried to protect the gas they had and hoard more.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
When shortages hit some areas of the market, analog-chip makers were able to raise prices, leading customers to hoard components.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 21, 2026
At the very least, the wise among us have emergency kits, while enthusiasts hoard canned goods and weapons.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026
Its current hoard is estimated at 2,300 tons, with a market value of around $325 billion.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
It was one of the most valuable magic items in my inventory, looted from the hoard of a red dragon I’d slain on Gygax.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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