locking up

Example Sentences

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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

He made a mistake, locking up into Turn One, on his first run in qualifying and was 10th going into the final laps with Piastri fastest.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

You’re not necessarily locking up all your money in a house, if that’s a concern.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025

They arrived at the vet’s door just as the vet was locking up to leave.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers