lockdown

Example Sentences

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Many expressed gratitude for Amin Abdullah, the centre's security guard who has been hailed as a hero for confronting the gunmen and initiating lockdown protocols believed to have prevented a greater loss of life.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

What started as a 13-week Covid lockdown project for creator Mike White blossomed into one of the most mutually fruitful brand collaborations on TV.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

After a short period of lockdown when authorities advised area residents to stay inside, San Diego police announced that the threat at the center had been "neutralized."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

A war stalemate and lockdown in the Strait of Hormuz did not get in the way of the best month for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq since 2020.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Between rumors about Martin having been murdered and the weather, the town went into lockdown much as the children’s home had.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs