locking up

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Crypto staking is a process that involves locking up your cryptocurrency for a period to help keep a blockchain network running in exchange for rewards generally paid out in the same cryptocurrency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Garfield 3, Bell 1: The Bulldogs improved to 7-0 in the Eastern League with a nine-inning win, possibly locking up a City Section Open Division playoff spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

He made a mistake, locking up into Turn One, on his first run in qualifying and was 10th going into the final laps with Piastri fastest.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

You’re not necessarily locking up all your money in a house, if that’s a concern.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025

It was true that Eva was foolish in the head, but not so bad as to need locking up.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison