hoarding

Example Sentences

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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

Fuel-importing countries are already shortening workweeks, cutting output, and hoarding commodities.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

“I’d argue this is a rainy day—I don’t know what we’re hoarding the money for.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Apparently, in the early days, there was some incident of food hoarding.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins