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In Indonesia's Aceh, one of the worst-affected regions, residents told AFP that survivors who could afford to were stockpiling supplies.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

But the Orioles were stockpiling talent — players who are now part of Baltimore’s core.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2023

In the capital, authorities said they were stockpiling two weeks' worth of food for the 2 million people who have not yet fled from Russian forces attempting to encircle the city.

From Reuters • Mar. 14, 2022

In April, the Wildlife Justice Commission reported traders were stockpiling pangolin scales in several Southeast Asia countries awaiting an end to the pandemic.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 21, 2020

Instead of playing volleyball in the sandpit, counselors and satyrs were stockpiling weapons in the tool shed.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan