locked in
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A year ago, when the US and China were locked in a trade war, there was defiance on the streets of Guangzhou.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
One type of atom remains locked in place within a crystal structure, while another type moves freely through it.
From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026
United and American overlap on hundreds of routes, including at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, where they have been locked in a fierce battle for terminal gates and passengers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The two companies are the dominant players in the theme-park industry, locked in an increasingly intense battle for Orlando following Comcast’s opening of Epic Universe in May 2025.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Here’s how you practice shrieking like an insane woman who has been locked in an attic for a great many years: You stand in the middle of the field.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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