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panic buying
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panic buying
n
the buying up of large quantities of a commodity which, it is feared, is likely to be in short supply
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panic buying [ˈpænɪkˈbaɪɪŋ] n → accaparramento (di generi alimentari)
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The Government has urged drivers not to panic-buy fuel, but there were queues at some garages yesterday with one woman admitting: "I am panic-buying.
PETROL PANIC by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
Motorists were today urged not to panic-buy fuel after rumours of fresh blockades led to queues at petrol stations in parts of the country.
Drivers urged not to panic over new blockade rumours by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
 
 
 
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