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Example Sentences

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Let’s say that 65-year-old woman was worried about the future effects of inflation and didn’t want to lock herself into a fixed monthly payment.

From MarketWatch

Hamilton's comments come as F1 is locked in a debate about the impact of the new car and engine regulations that were introduced this season.

From BBC

The footage, which has since been handed to police, shows a man trying to pull a locked door handle.

From BBC

Alibaba, JD.com, and Meituan have been locked in a brutal price war, particularly in food delivery, in a bid to boost sales volumes at a time when consumer spending in China has stagnated.

From Barron's

If locked out, the players are going to want support from fans, to whom a salary cap might sound reasonable.

From Los Angeles Times