lockout

Example Sentences

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But 14 years later, the league is barreling toward another potential lockout with its game officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

That sparked a national outcry and hastened the end of the lockout.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

A lockout delaying the 2027 season isn’t out of the question, which would be a fiasco.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The longer it takes for the two sides to reach a deal, the higher the chances of a lockout or missed games.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

The lockout software also monitored my dietary intake.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline