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Example Sentences
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His department threw that work “in the trash,” assembled a new group of nutritionists and, he jokes, locked them in a room for 11 months to produce recommendations actually grounded in science.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
It’s no fun to get locked out of your accounts.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Couples book their weddings on average 12 to 18 months ahead and some already locked are now looking at shifting the date.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Carbon that was previously locked in the soil can then reach the Arctic Ocean through rivers and coastal erosion.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
After the doors were locked, a glowing spirit arm appeared to write messages from beyond.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
