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
Vocabulary lists containing stocks
Example Sentences
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Still, Friedman said he would “be cautious chasing it here,” given stocks in the sector fell between 30% and 40% in July.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Or he might be trying to appease Mr. Kim at a moment when U.S. weapons stocks and deployments are stretched.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Sandisk, Micron, Marvell, and other AI stocks also rise.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Still, it’s worth keeping in mind that stocks typically rise over the long term, particularly in these uncertain times.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
After everybody votes unanimously for the Canada gold stock, I go into the kitchen to ask Auntie An-mei why the Joy Luck Club started investing in stocks.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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