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hoards

  • plural of hoard.
  • present tense form of hoard (3rd person singular).

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Strategy, the software company that amassed one of the largest publicly disclosed bitcoin hoards, is down by more than 80% from its 52-week highs,

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

It also started buying up hoards of mortgage-backed securities to drive down borrowing costs for American households.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

But not even Greenland’s valuable geographical position and hoards of critical minerals could compensate for damaging the trans-Atlantic alliance that remains fundamental to U.S. security.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Antony Lee from the Treasure Trove Unit said coin hoards containing a mix of both English and Scottish coins were not unusual.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2025

“She hoards secrets. She says it’s the most powerful kind of treasure,” said Irian.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell