stow

Example Sentences

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Alternatively, Gulf producers could charter ships to stow crude at sea as their tanks on land fill up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The gift suggestions here all have two things in common: They’re small enough to stow in a stocking, and they give off serious big California energy.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

Flights do not include "trolley bags" to stow in overhead compartments or checked baggage.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2024

Amazon said it will eventually be looking for workers to stow, pick, pack and sort packages, paying hourly wages between $17 and $28.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2024

All the way down the ramp, I hold my breath, repeating stow, slow in my head like a prayer, so he doesn’t go too fast and tip or fall.

From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord