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The lock on the truck was also taken, the police said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Two days after he put a lock on the gate, Costas was out for his daily run when he saw that it was gone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Chinese fighter jets this month gained radar lock on Japanese military aircraft, and days later Russia and China conducted a joint patrol with their bombers flying near Japan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
However, most politicians, including the chancellor, are also committing to keep paying for the triple lock on the state pension, which guarantees it rises each year by the highest of average wages, inflation or 2.5%.
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2025
"No matter how many times I check the lock on the pen, he still escapes every night."
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
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