locking up
Example Sentences
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Crypto staking is a process that involves locking up your cryptocurrency for a period to help keep a blockchain network running in exchange for rewards generally paid out in the same cryptocurrency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
She passed on her remaining two attempts after safely locking up advancement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
But by putting $200,000 of your investable wealth into an annuity, you are locking up that cash.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026
Private assets typically involve locking up money for longer periods than stocks and bonds and tend to come with higher fees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025
“I’ll grab another for you. You can take it with you. I should probably be locking up soon.”
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
