Example Sentences

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Since 2019, Lebanese have been battling a financial crisis that has locked them out of their bank deposits, while the Covid pandemic made life even harder for everyone.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Because while Inter Milan believes it has a story to tell, AC Milan has locked the doors, drawn the drapes and taken the phone off the hook.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Strong high pressure over eastern Europe and Scandinavia has locked in a very cold air mass, while an active jet stream has steered a succession of Atlantic low-pressure systems towards the UK.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

The fact that Nvidia feels comfortable with that gross-margin range shows the company has been preparing for a tight memory market and has locked in good pricing, Belton said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025

When my mother has locked the door behind them, I slump against the table.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins