How to Use stock in a Sentence

stock

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  • The value of his stocks has soared.
  • Do you own any stock?
  • That camera is out of stock.
  • Do you have any more light bulbs in stock?
  • We built up an ample stock of food before the storm.
  • She always seems to have a fresh stock of funny jokes.
  • Most of her money is invested in stocks.
  • They carry a large stock of computer software.
  • Step 4 Fill a large pot with the stock and bring to a boil.
    — Leah Koenig, Saveur, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The stock price has inched up from a low of 83 cents about two weeks ago.
    — Mike Freeman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2023
  • In a saucepan, bring a small amount of water or stock to a boil.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
  • But the stock has bounced back this year, more than doubling in 2023.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stock pot over medium-high heat.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The tanks were sold to the island nation from German stocks after the end of the Cold War.
    — Popular Mechanics, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Traders rushed to the options market to wager on stocks during the S&P 500's best week of the year.
    — Gunjan Banerji, WSJ, 6 Nov. 2023
  • Shares are up 40% since the end of February (though the stock fell 4.3% Tuesday.
    — Mike Rogoway | [email protected], oregonlive, 19 Sep. 2023
  • All three major stock indexes jumped on news of the job gains.
    — Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 2 June 2023
  • Thursday was a down day on Wall Street and a pair of south Alabama stocks were not spared from the pain.
    — al, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Though, fair warning, the shoes are so popular that some of the colors are out of stock right now.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 3 June 2023
  • The outlook for stocks and the economy is far from buoyant.
    — Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 9 June 2023
  • This discount won’t last forever — and by the looks of it, neither will this stock.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2023
  • But the narrative has begun to tire for many now, and Tesla stock is down 16% since the year began.
    — Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Back in 2020, pink hair dye was flying off shelves and going out of stock as folks decided to take the plunge and dye their hair.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The disturbance in the bond market led to losses over the last couple of months for stocks, which had been rising this year.
    — Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2023
  • But thanks to a dual stock structure, the family holds 77% of the voting shares, which gives it control.
    — Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Most target-date funds hold a mix of stocks, bonds and other investments.
    — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
  • The reverse stock split is a bid to boost WeWork’s ailing stock price and save its shares from getting delisted.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Print the shapes onto black construction paper or card stock and cut them out.
    — Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The steep losses underscore why some experts warned retail investors to tread very lightly with this stock.
    — Matt Egan, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
  • On today's The Excerpt podcast, why Trump Media's stock price plummeted.
    — USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
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  • The bar is stocked with beer, wine and liquor.
  • Do you stock this item?
  • Our store stocks only the finest goods.
  • They stocked the shelves in the store with a variety of imported foods.
  • The neon-green posters still line the walls, and the Narcan is stocked.
    — Maggie Prosser, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
  • In the kitchen, the fridge is stocked with milk props from the Barbie movie.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 16 July 2023
  • The birds stopped by when the ancient buffet was well stocked.
    — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Don't be afraid to grab a few to stock up for your next holiday in the sun.
    — Neha Tandon, womenshealthmag.com, 8 Apr. 2023
  • All are stocked with bed linens and AC units (the campground will be open year-round).
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2023
  • That many cocktail bars don’t even stock spiced rum is a shame.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2023
  • The lake will be stocked with rainbow trout and will be open only to youths ages 15 and younger.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
  • The red neon sign was in place over the entrance and the shelves were neatly stocked with wines, whiskeys and vodkas.
    — Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Things were pretty chill, people were calm, all the shelves were all stocked.
    — The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic, 25 Oct. 2023
  • But, stocking a kitchen with the right bakeware can be a daunting task.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Each is stocked with Parachute bedding and cozy wood-burning stoves to keep the place warm.
    — Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
  • These recipes will convince you to keep your freezer stocked with ground beef.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Now his dream has come to fruition, and his footwear is stocked at select Kith stores plus online.
    — Essence, 19 Jan. 2024
  • So stock up on kids water shoes now and get packing for a season of fun.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The in-room bar is stocked with wellness amenities like sleep drops, charcoal eye masks, and herbal teas.
    — Ronny Maye, Essence, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Jalen Hurts has a lot of his arsenal still and the defense is pretty well stocked too.
    — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Overall, the performance of HON stock with respect to the index has been quite volatile.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Sales are rising, though some Walmart store shelves aren’t yet stocked.
    — Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 30 May 2023
  • Kate Spade’s End-of-Season Sale is stocked with hundreds of markdowns.
    — Jennifer Maldonado, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
  • More rotation can be enjoyed upstairs — in the form of songs — where the restaurant stocks six karaoke rooms and a full bar.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 May 2023
  • In addition, rooms are stocked with shower cap, nail kit, sewing kit and loofah mitts.
    — Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Each window is stocked with plenty of pens available for your use.
    — Brenda Cain, cleveland, 25 July 2023
  • It was also stocked with chips, candy, nuts, and granola.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2024
  • However, if the shelves are empty, there's plenty of space on which to stock the product.
    — Elizabeth Boskey, Verywell Health, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Its indoor market stocked with local and handmade items, ice cream and slushies will open in mid-April.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The ship was headed for a long journey from the Baltimore port that would have taken about four weeks, meaning the crew was stocked with enough supplies to last them that long.
    — USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024

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