lock
Example Sentences
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A few miles upriver, at Lock 10 on the old canal, workers were busy removing boulders so they could eventually reach the damaged pipe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
The AEA's deputy chief executive Laura Lock said returning officers, electoral registration officers, and electoral administration teams would be affected.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
Another move to consider: Lock in some gains, especially if you’re on the cusp of retirement or a few years in.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
Among the go-to spots were #IceCreamSundays at Lock & Key in Koreatown and rooftop parties at the now defunct Standard and Ace hotels in downtown L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
On news sites, blogs, and forums around the country, the conclusion was the same: Lock him up.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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