lockdown
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At the onset of the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, Clarkson’s talk show shut down and her Las Vegas residency was postponed.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
The Bend-La Pine School District said on social media that the Silver Rail Elementary School was under lockdown.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
During the coronavirus lockdown in 2020, Benjamin Williams, a lifelong film fan, watched 800 films.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Marine Davtyan, a Los Angeles Unified School District spokeswoman, told City News Service the medical emergency required the school to be placed on lockdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Then, for a week, there was a lockdown.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
The album blends rock, blues and folk, capturing the energy of Hill's live-performance roots alongside his personal journey, including struggles with mental health and the impact of the Covid-19 lockdowns.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Troops were also deployed to enforce strict Covid‑19 lockdowns in 2020 and during the deadly riots sparked by the jailing of ex‑president Jacob Zuma in 2021.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
The COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns devastated the Bagdad Cafe — and Pruett, who turned 80 in the summer of 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
In 2020, it was global lockdowns that sapped demand for fuel almost overnight, while triggering a short-lived U.S. recession.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026
That was the downside of lockdowns: having to do the inmates’ scut work.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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