locked

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Officials said there were possibly two bears in the city and urged residents to keep their doors and windows locked.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

According to the bankruptcy trustee, McClain attracted investors with partnership agreements promising annualized profits of around 30%—sometimes telling them he had futures contracts that locked in the higher prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

As if she has finally opened the door inside her that’s always been locked.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler