lockdown
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But when that risk spikes, the spread quickly widens — as it did in 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and again in 2022-23.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
During the pandemic, California Pizza Kitchen, like many restaurants, struggled while people stayed home during the lockdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Brent crude futures jumped 9.6% to settle at $83.30 a barrel, the largest daily percentage gain since May 2020, when prices were climbing back from the Covid lockdown crash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
After the lockdown was lifted, Kalki said she "met mothers who have had vastly different experiences".
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
“We’ve been in lockdown for months and couldn’t send out a message.”
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
Some time between its 2017 release and the COVID-19 lockdowns, the wild-ride chaos of “Money Heist” became streaming’s hottest international thriller.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
And while the pandemic was seen as a boon for many in the video game industry, Steranka says the initial strict lockdowns "impacted Pokémon Go probably more than any other game out there".
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Since the economy reopened after pandemic lockdowns, costs for touring — the primary income source for many artists — have risen, making performing more difficult for smaller acts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
While households’ debt-service burden has increased since pandemic lockdowns stifled spending, it remains lighter than at any point before the pandemic dating back to the 1980s.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
You might think that would mean lockdowns don’t scare me as much.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
