out of stock
Example Sentences
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With a seeming majority of opticians and pharmacists out of stock, pastry chef Arno Dossogne, 37, struck gold at a small opticians' store that received a last-minute shipment Monday afternoon.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Most of their anchovies still remain out of stock, except for a few varieties, including shirasu and white anchovies.
From Salon ● May 28, 2026
These newer models had been out of stock for months before Valve's announcement.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
“Too often, we’re cluttered, out of stock, or even transactional,” Cara Sylvester, Target’s chief merchandising officer said at the investor meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
“Thinking, you know, the English. However, it was out of stock, so you have in your hands the genuine article.”
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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