locking up

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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

But by putting $200,000 of your investable wealth into an annuity, you are locking up that cash.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

Private assets typically involve locking up money for longer periods than stocks and bonds and tend to come with higher fees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

In the 1980s, it investigated problems associated with front-wheel drive cars made by General Motors and complaints about rear brakes locking up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

“Probably off the hook or something,” she said, locking up the front door.

From "Monday's Not Coming" by Tiffany D. Jackson