have a lock on
Example Sentences
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At times, some of us of the older generation believe we have a lock on wisdom.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2023
But he doesn’t have a lock on the diversity vote.
From Washington Times • May 5, 2022
But celebrities don’t have a lock on this free form, open-mic talent show.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2020
The New England Patriots have a lock on the A.F.C.
From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2019
“I'm going to be eighteen in a month. I think I should be allowed to have a lock on my door.”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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