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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

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

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

“It’s a very special book. No amount of lock picking would have gotten them through that glass.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova