out of stock
Example Sentences
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But Carles Sisquella, who runs an optical shop in Barcelona, said his store had been out of stock for 10 days.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
As a result, the number of refunds paid to customers due to items being out of stock fell by 2.6% in the treatment group, compared with the control group.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 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
Across the country, worried parents and students have been trying to get the jab privately, but pharmacists told the BBC they have either run out of stock or are down to their last supplies.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 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
