locked in
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The outbreak and ensuing drop in foot traffic arrived as the restaurant industry remains locked in a discount war.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
The media companies likely to bid on coming U.S. rights also already have tens of billions of dollars locked in for other sports—with potential increases on the horizon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
At this point in the story, Edward the Confessor is still King and William and Harold are not yet locked in combat.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
China remains locked in a simmering trade feud with the EU, with which it recorded a trade surplus of $32.9 billion in June.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Well, not to boast, but we Harley-Dickinsons have a knack for navigation. But I was locked in the brig! Night and day I told them, ‘Let me out, and I’ll steer us safe to shore.’
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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