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Vucic said NIS had stockpiled enough fuel to last until the end of the year, with further reserves held by the government.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

For most of this year, companies held back on price increases, the IMF noted, particularly since they had stockpiled many goods and materials.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 14, 2025

Sergio, my father, arrived a day after the surgery, using the frequent flier points he had stockpiled for years to secure a last-minute flight from Seattle to Mexico City.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2024

Cocke and her family had stockpiled gallons of water because Mason, northeast of Memphis, has lost water service in the past, and she wanted to be ready.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024

Fabric was getting harder to come by, but Sister Wanda had stockpiled quite a bit.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides