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Bass said those facilities are a vast improvement over the street, providing bathrooms, heating, air conditioning, hot showers, three meals a day and doors that lock.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Despite Bondi’s best efforts to appease Trump, she ultimately failed to lock in her status within his Cabinet.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

“It was almost like I’ve been waiting for this question to pop up,” said the bookkeeper, who correctly identified the lock as the fictional Clapco D-29.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Her door didn't have an internal lock or chain.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“Maggie darling—” he fussed, “Why do you not write to me? Have you forgotten your friend? … how very, very, very much I love you …” He asked for a lock of her hair.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock