hoarding

Traders and suppliers in the enclave have been hoarding food items to create shortages and drive up profits, fearing that the war could resume, local residents told the BBC.

They also believe some of the families had been looting and hoarding scarce food supplies to profit on sales.

Nervous investors are hoarding precious metals, manufacturers need silver for electronics, and jewelry buyers are trading down from gold.

When people know success and status depends on collaboration, they stop hoarding resources and start sharing them.

It’s an ingeniously choreographed slapstick routine, but the bit is even funnier after Francis conscripts a plant in the audience to assist him in hoarding food.