lockdown

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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

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

Noah's dad, Alex, explained that during lockdown, Noah had seen other people doing things for charity which inspired him to grow his locks.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

A WSJ video crew in February 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

“We’ve been in lockdown for months and couldn’t send out a message.”

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer