padlocked

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Sindorf left in May 2024 but padlocked the unit behind him, preventing Vivos from taking possession.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

But residents can no longer view the bright autumn colours of the tree of life, a symbol often painted by Behzad, as the wooden door has been padlocked shut.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

In March, the clinic doors had been padlocked for two weeks when she developed vomiting and diarrhea.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

His home is padlocked shut, and rebels are more reluctant to grant entry there.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024

Alfred hurried on, away from the crowd's nervous laughter, past young men leaning against padlocked shop doors, tapping their shiny shoes and nodding their heads to silent music.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte