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stocking

[stok-ing] / ˈstɒk ɪŋ /
NOUN
leg covering
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That included designing and stocking the nursery at the training facility Angel City inherited from the NFL’s Rams in the fall of 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

I’ve been primarily stocking up on — and eating — whole heads of garlic, which remain a kitchen essential year-round.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

On another Easter-related thread, a different commenter said: “We also throw in any leftover birthday favors and stocking stuffers.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Imports from countries such as the US and Mexico may have been raised under poorer conditions, said Parkes, citing higher stocking densities and the use of chlorine washes to reduce bacterial contamination on chicken carcasses.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

She is wearing a suit, but she’s in her stocking feet.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven