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stockpile

[stok-pahyl] / ˈstɒkˌpaɪl /




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Energy companies have stockpiled spare parts to make repairs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. economy did contract in the first quarter, but that result was distorted by a rush of imports as companies sought to stockpile goods ahead of tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Meanwhile, the refined metal flows are being disrupted by tariff risks and unusually high U.S. stockpiles.”

From Barron's

That could create a repeat of the buying spree earlier this year, as companies rushed to stockpile inventory ahead of tariffs.

From Barron's

Some of the companies in the new round of deals also agreed to donate the main ingredients for certain medicines to a national stockpile, to be available in the event of a national emergency.

From The Wall Street Journal