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hoarding

[hawr-ding] / ˈhɔr dɪŋ /






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So far, the Zcash hoarding company has stockpiled more than 300,000 of the tokens.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

This pivotal moment that’s had them hoarding assets and fencing off their financial flexibility.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The disruption has particularly affected petrochemical sectors in Asia and forced governments to take action, with South Korea imposing a ban this month on hoarding syringes and needles to guard against shortages.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Many migrant workers lack documentation needed for subsidised LPG and rely on informal markets, where hoarding has pushed up prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

I clean up and say nothing, hoarding these things for times of greater need.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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