locked

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It is locked in a tight race with ChatGPT maker OpenAI for enterprise customers and investor interest as both head toward public stock offerings as soon as this fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“We’ve already locked ourselves into disruptions that will probably last for at least three to six months.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“Start looking now, but set up price alerts to watch the fares for you, then just make sure to get something locked in around the two-month-out mark,” she says.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The two nations have locked horns in the past three major tournaments and developed a respectful and competitive rivalry during Wiegman's reign.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He got out and stood by the locked doorway of the lab.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste