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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

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 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

"Prices rose even higher through the days of protests as everyone has been stocking up during the curfew," said Ibrahim.

From Reuters • Feb. 17, 2011