- present participle of hoard.
hoarding
Example Sentences
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In fact, he was quietly hoarding tons of them—they were just in a part of the draft where no one was paying attention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The government has capped stocks held by traders and wholesalers at 400 tonnes for three months to curb hoarding.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Gordon says the main reason she posts online is to raise awareness, particularly about hoarding disorder and mental health.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Price discovery is critical, else you get hoarding, shortages and bare shelves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
The drapes are kept closed at night, folds and folds of cloth drawn against the winter, hoarding the dim heavy light, keeping it in.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
