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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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He runs both companies, and investors trust him to generate trillions in stock market value.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The railroad boom in stock prices was followed by rail stocks’ falling by three-quarters of their value during the panic of 1873.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

It draws inspiration from the spices I grew up eating in my mother’s home cooking and the staple ingredients always in stock in my fridge.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Back at the Dove House shop in Goole, Amy says many of the dresses they have in stock have probably only been worn once.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

This speaking in stock phrases, he has always done it.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

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