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lock in

[lok-in] / ˈlɒkˌɪn /
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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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