has been stocking
- present perfect progressive of stock (3rd person singular).
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
One local convenience shop — there is no full-fledged grocery store in town — has been stocking up on coffee and energy drinks.
From New York Times ● Jun. 10, 2015
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has been stocking the lake with largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, red-ear sunfish and black crappie, said Steve Satra, a program specialist in the commission’s fisheries division.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 9, 2014
