hoard

Example Sentences

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“She hoards secrets. She says it’s the most powerful kind of treasure,” said Irian.

From Literature

At the very least, the wise among us have emergency kits, while enthusiasts hoard canned goods and weapons.

From Salon

The hoard contains electric motors from an assortment of expired electronic equipment, from e-bikes to drones, MRI scanners to hard-disk drives.

From The Wall Street Journal

In George A. Romero’s 1978 masterpiece “Dawn of the Dead,” survivors took refuge in a mall, but they also hoarded its supplies.

From Salon

Its current hoard is estimated at 2,300 tons, with a market value of around $325 billion.

From Barron's