locking
- present participle of lock.
Example Sentences
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Locking in on regular family life is what makes Bargatze a unicorn in his world.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Locking in the order leaves taxpayers like Kidner wondering about the gender power dynamics at play.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
Locking WhatsApp's more than three billion users into Meta AI could potentially give the company a commercial advantage over rival AI chatbots.
From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025
Locking down the scrum against Menin will be central to England's success and would further increase Botterman's case for player of the tournament.
From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025
Locking his hands, Seth swung his arms in wide arcs, skimming the top of the water.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
