lock
Example Sentences
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He had two clients lock in a 6.1% mortgage rate in December.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Scrum-half Lucy Packer, who played second fiddle to Hunt during the World Cup, looked lively throughout, while 22-year-old lock Lilli Ives Campion also stepped up in the line-out.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
And instead, they’ve been more inclined to sell stocks when the market rebounds as a way to lock in profits.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
The NFL is seeking to reopen its deals with networks to lock in higher rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
I fumbled with the lock and drew the door gingerly back.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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