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Example Sentences

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The amount paid will rise within days by 4.8% in line with average wages, owing to the triple lock policy.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Smaller merchants generally lack the size and scale to lock in the lowest rates, said Satish Jindel, president of ShipMatrix, which tracks parcel shipping data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

The Rams anticipated these expenses and adjusted spending to put themselves in position to lock in their top relatively young talent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

I choke down the whole glass of milk, drop the dishes into the sink, and lock myself in my room.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz