stocking
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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
Some officers are taking on second jobs or relying on donations, union officials say, while several major airports are collecting gift cards and stocking food pantries for TSA staff struggling without pay.
From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026
About 1,800 pubs across Britain ceased stocking Brewdog draught beers.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
Last year, speculation around potential tariffs on the metal sent buyers stocking up on silver in the U.S., taking inventory out of London, where global benchmark prices are set.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
Penelope was grateful for this insight about socks, for she too struggled with socks that went missing on laundry day, and this despite having an exceptionally well-organized stocking drawer.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
