stock
noun
a supply of goods kept on hand for sale to customers by a merchant, distributor, manufacturer, etc.; inventory.
has been stocking
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present perfect progressiveof stock (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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She said the RBI has been stocking up on gold in a bid to diversify its foreign exchange holdings, reduce its dependence on the dollar and provide stability during geopolitical stress.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025
Sinem Ozel, 31, a marketing expert living in Istanbul, has been stocking up on items including oil, toilet paper, pasta, sugar, and dishwasher detergent.
From Reuters ● Sep. 21, 2022
The 55-year-old has been stocking up on manga featuring the Olympic ambassadors and is seeking T-shirts, models and keychains displaying those characters.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 22, 2021
In preparation, Mr. Albanese has been stocking a fake tree nursery on a wire shelving unit in his parlor workshop.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2018
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Park and Tourism has been stocking the reservoir since 1990, and it has become one of the state’s top wiper fisheries.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 19, 2014
