hoarding

Example Sentences

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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

“There was a couple that was always there trying to clean up, looked like there was a lot of hoarding going on,” Llamas said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

As a sentimental person with a possible hoarding issue, for me, decluttering can feel devastating.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Fifa stepped in to "develop young players, promote competitive balance and prevent hoarding", and enforced a limit of six players aged over 21 who could be loaned out.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

“He’s a thieving rat of a man, but he’s loyal to the King. I know he’s been hoarding his best wares.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson