lock

Example Sentences

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He said, “You never, ever lose money! You lock in the gains but never suffer losses! No fees! Bonus money added to your account the day you invest!”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Chris Richards was a lock for the World Cup in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Those teams’ scores can show up in my lock screen as Live Activities, or they can not.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026

Mangroves are among the world's most effective natural carbon stores, but new research suggests their ability to lock away carbon could weaken as sea levels continue to rise.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

And it does—it slides right in, and as I twist, I hear the satisfying clunk of the lock turning.

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