locked in
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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During each Bruin’s routine, their teammates are locked in on the edge of the mat cheering while mimicking key moves.
From Los Angeles Times
One is that, while AI models like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini may be locked in a fight to the death, Data REITs are poised to benefit no matter which options wins.
From Barron's
The recent slide in precious metals like gold and silver -- as investors locked in profits after their meteoric rise -- was one of the main triggers for bitcoin's slump.
From Barron's
England had not so much left the handbrake on as lost the keys to a car locked in the garage.
From BBC
To his horror, his eyes seemed to be locked in place.
From Literature
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