deadbolt
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But crews on scene reported the deadbolt was secured, and said they were getting no answer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
For Spanish speakers, there is a deadbolt on it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
For the two months that federal agents have been conducting immigration raids in Minneapolis, Ana, Carlos and their son Luis have locked themselves in at home, feeling trapped behind their own deadbolt.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
Why it's important: MFA is like having a deadbolt in addition to your regular lock.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2024
And with that she closed the door gently and slid the deadbolt into position with a soft, metallic click.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
In response, the landlord changed the locks on the apartment and had deadbolts and latches installed, the report said.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 10, 2023
Among the issues observed in the report: sagging ceilings, exposed electrical wiring, splintered wooden desks in classrooms, broken deadbolts, missing emergency lights, loose smoke detectors and a cable hanging from a ceiling.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
That’s a $38 discount and the second-best price yet on the smart lock, which is easy to install, boasts long battery life, and is compatible with most standard US deadbolts.
From The Verge ● Feb. 23, 2022
“This bear is going through front doors, deadbolts and all,” Sielsch said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2022
Eventually Madame Manec deadbolts the kitchen door and clears her throat.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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