Running out of stock? (8)
I believe the answer is:
stampede
This clue might be a double definition.
'running' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'out of stock?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stampede that I've seen before include "Sudden mass rush" , "Panic-stricken charge of cattle" , "uncontrolled flight" , "Put to flight" , "rush for safety maybe" .)