lock

Example Sentences

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England's front three lock on to Croatia's back three.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Congress must approve the long-term deals and funding before the Pentagon can lock in contracts.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

The president had spent his 80th birthday toggling between congratulatory calls and urgent conversations with senior aides and foreign leaders as he raced to lock in the fragile preliminary peace agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

“The whole point is Ben Reilly gets captivated by her, and this is the lock in,” suggested Tiernan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

After we lock up the shop, Mom and I head to the hospital.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy