locked-in
Example Sentences
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She locked in a 5.99% mortgage rate right before the war started.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Abbott's corgi had been locked in the bathroom and was freed by firefighters, Boyce said.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI are locked in a race to capture revenue from business customers eager to use AI to boost productivity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Whatever you decide — to take the deal, or split the difference by accepting half of what he’s offering in return for keeping your $130,000 — make sure it’s locked in.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Here’s how you practice shrieking like an insane woman who has been locked in an attic for a great many years: You stand in the middle of the field.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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