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Example Sentences

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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

Exact rates vary by health, location and insurer, but group policies often lock in lower rates.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The “seeker” in the missile’s nose—a vital part that allows the interceptor to lock onto incoming missiles and aircraft—comes from a single Boeing factory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He waves his hand, and the lock on the kitchen door clicks again.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas