Example Sentences

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In interviews the dapper artist with his trademark flat cap waxed lyrical about the place where he was locked down during the Covid-19 pandemic.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Whoop’s screenless wristband has locked millions of fitness-minded users into a subscription model and counts backing from sports superstars such as LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

She described being "locked up" as horrendous and said all victims of grooming deserved to have their cases assessed individually and criminal records wiped clean.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Memory prices have almost doubled since February while lead times have expanded, Morgan Stanley’s Kim noted, pointing to long-term agreements that have locked up supply.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Oliver and I locked eyes just as he glanced up.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows