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stocking

[stok-ing] / ˈstɒk ɪŋ /
NOUN
leg covering
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Stocking the shelves with realistic-looking, period-appropriate items proved a painstaking task.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2022

In a tweet, the world renowned keyboard player thanked the people who came to his Birmingham show as part of his Grumpy Christmas Stocking tour of the UK.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2022

Stocking the pantry during hurricane season requires having plenty of convenient, easy-to-prepare or even "no prep required" foods on hand.

From Salon • May 5, 2022

Stocking caps and winter gloves were again necessary with temperatures in the 30s and a stiff wind blowing in.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2022

“Am I all zipped up? Stocking seams straight? Is my cowlick down?”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee



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