lockdown

Example Sentences

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He left college during the pandemic as lockdowns crushed the family's finances.

From BBC

Ubisoft was riding high when lockdowns and other pandemic-era restrictions boosted player engagement as people were forced to spend more time at home.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said he went to the community center once the lockdown was lifted, and sought to comfort families waiting to learn whether their children had survived.

From Barron's

The most recent decline in emissions came during the pandemic and was linked to lockdowns.

From Barron's

He first realised something was wrong when his daughter's school called him to say they were in lockdown.

From BBC