stockpiling
/ˈstɑkˌpaɪlɪŋ/
noun
- The act of accumulating a large supply of something for future use, often in anticipation of a shortage or emergency.
- The government encouraged stockpiling of food and water before the hurricane.
- Stockpiling of medical supplies helped hospitals during the pandemic.
- Panic buying led to widespread stockpiling of toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
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