stocks
Britishplural noun
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history an instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy wooden frame with holes in which the feet, hands, or head of an offender were locked
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a frame in which an animal is held while receiving veterinary attention or while being shod
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a frame used to support a boat while under construction
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nautical a vertical post or shaft at the forward edge of a rudder, extended upwards for attachment to the steering controls
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in preparation or under construction
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Until now, the EU has lacked a detailed overview of strategic fuel stocks across member states.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
South Korea’s Kospi also notched a fresh peak, finishing 1.4% higher as airline and auto stocks advanced.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
"The result was one of those rare sessions where nearly every macro domino fell in perfect sequence. Oil collapsed, bonds rallied, the dollar sank, gold exploded higher", and stocks surged.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
German manufacturing orders rose sharply in March, a sign that businesses may have been building stocks in response to fears of disruptions to supplies and higher prices after the outbreak of the war in Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Large businesses began to fail and railroad stocks plummeted.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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