lock in
Example Sentences
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What was the thing that really helped you lock in to who he was?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Coming out of a 10-year bear market, industrial buyers are starting to lock in longer-term contracts, he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Arrington recalled a decision he made early this year to not hedge his fuel costs — or lock in a potentially cheaper price for the fuel his farm needs.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
If maintained, the index will lock in its highest earnings growth rate since the fourth quarter of 2021.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
When I hit the red button, the letter A lights up on the screen in front of me to lock in the answer.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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