in stock

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1. Available for sale or use, on hand, as in We have several dozen tires in stock. The antonym, out of stock, means “not available for sale,” usually only temporarily. For example, This item is out of stock now, but we expect a new order next week. [Early 1600s]

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in stock

John Hamilton, of Ark Vet Centre in Lockerbie, said they had 20,000 doses of the vaccine in stock at the start of the week but "that disappeared over 48 hours".

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

The scramble for protective glasses has reached fever pitch across Europe ahead of Wednesday's rare total solar eclipse, as pharmacies, opticians and other shops struggle to keep them in stock.

From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026

In late 2023, after profits surged the prior year, Exxon snapped up Pioneer Natural Resources, a big West Texas oil producer, for $60 billion in stock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

WSJ: Being in stock with food has been a challenge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Hanging from the yoke was a sign that read: only one left in stock, order soon!

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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