stocking

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I’ve been primarily stocking up on — and eating — whole heads of garlic, which remain a kitchen essential year-round.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

That will include building new infrastructure like pipelines away from the Strait of Hormuz and stocking up on oil to put in storage.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

On another Easter-related thread, a different commenter said: “We also throw in any leftover birthday favors and stocking stuffers.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Kate and Andy still mark Ann's birthday every year with a cake and a rendition of "happy birthday", and they put up her stocking for Christmas.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

He picked a stocking cap off the ground and set it askew on his hair, then turned to her with wide blue eyes.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack