lock in
Example Sentences
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While experts try to lock in a diagnosis, the center reported she’s receiving several prophylactic treatments and they are “cautiously hopeful.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
He says he decided to lock in the cheaper price at the start of the conflict because he predicted the war would cause prices to rise.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
So before you move to lock in today’s rates for years and years, make sure you feel very good about owning the risks for a long time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“It’s not a bad time to lock in if it is your retirement money and it’s like $100,000 at a time.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
When I hit the red button, the letter A lights up on the screen in front of me to lock in the answer.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
