hoarded

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Ironically, some of the more shareholder-unfriendly banks have a lot of capital because they hoarded the capital; they didn’t allocate it.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

In the lead-up to the Great Depression, they hoarded coins and bullion, clinging to their wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In times of uncertainty, people have previously hoarded savings.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

It’s boxed, bulk-bought and hoarded by the crate.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2025

Grandma Edem had made good money from her clam picking and trading and had left gold jewelry for all her children, but it was being hoarded by Ma’s older sister and her greedy husband.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo