have been stocking
- present perfect progressive of stock.
Example Sentences
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Supermarkets have seen shoppers swapping out of brands to cheaper, own-label products, while many people have been stocking up on warm clothes to save money on heating.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2022
Robert Schueller, director of public relations at national distributor Melissa’s Produce, has seen increased demand from chefs in the last three years, and notes that even more recently, more grocers have been stocking it, too.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 18, 2022
With regulators circling the industry, cryptocurrency firms have been stocking up on high-priced lobbyists to help shape the coming rules.
From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2021
While many people have been stocking up on canned goods during the coronavirus, it’s important to remember that the food doesn’t last forever.
From Fox News ● Apr. 19, 2020
“I know a lot of kids have been stocking up, if you will,” Kate said.
From The New Yorker ● Nov. 15, 2018
