lockdown

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Texas has succeeded this tournament with a lockdown defensive effort, but its shooting has gotten better throughout, led by Rori Harmon and Booker.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

U.S. crude prices surged 51% in March for their largest monthly gain since May 2020, when the easing of Covid-19 lockdown measures and steep production cuts by the OPEC+ cartel sparked an 88% rally.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

"Obviously, the world came out of lockdowns, but for me it feels like I'm still in a lockdown," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Others feel too daunted to leave their apartments even after the end of the lockdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Not even Hernando has his bodega on lockdown like this.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi