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

“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

Manchester City and Chelsea remain locked in negotiations about Enzo Maresca replacing Pep Guardiola.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

“Colin, what if he hauls me off to Cleveland? Will you and Marion continue the investigation? Will you write to me? What if we get locked inside this closet?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin