lockdown

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During lockdown, Kildunne was part of Great Britain's sevens squad, training for an Olympic Games which was subsequently postponed until 2021.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

But Bogle, who died in 2019, didn’t foresee the pandemic or lockdown, which trapped millions at home with spare cash and easy market access through no-fee online apps.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

In February, a Wall Street Journal video crew went to the heart of the conflict and became the first journalists to visit a town after a lockdown enforced by armed militants was lifted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

While all of this was playing out, Burden was isolated, unable to access her support system during lockdown.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Not even Hernando has his bodega on lockdown like this.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi