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lock in

[lok-in] / ˈlɒkˌɪn /
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Exact rates vary by health, location and insurer, but group policies often lock in lower rates.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

What was the thing that really helped you lock in to who he was?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He said that more expected long-term agreements at currently elevated memory prices could help the company lock in predictable revenue.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

When the news sent crude-oil prices rocketing, he logged on to Hyperliquid and closed his position to lock in a massive 243% gain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I know how to put the key in the lock in our front door nearly-all-the-way-in-but-not-quite, so it won’t stick.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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