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stocking

[stok-ing] / ˈstɒk ɪŋ /
NOUN
leg covering
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In anticipation of Sunday, I’ve been stocking up on all the ingredients I’ll need to make a dessert that’s guaranteed to satisfy my mom’s sweet tooth.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

That included designing and stocking the nursery at the training facility Angel City inherited from the NFL’s Rams in the fall of 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Bravo, too, to the AS Boutique hotel in Ljubljana, Slovenia, for the best complimentary hotel breakfast I’ve had and for stocking the minifridges in its rooms with complimentary water, beer, juice and soda.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

But Dick felt that even with a stocking he could still be identified.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote



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