locked in
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Alibaba, JD.com, and Meituan have been locked in a brutal price war, particularly in food delivery, in a bid to boost sales volumes at a time when consumer spending in China has stagnated.
From Barron's
Bill Gates acknowledged as much while he and Jobs were locked in a legal fight over who deserved credit for the Windows and Macintosh displays.
From Los Angeles Times
Over time, carbon becomes locked in place as sediments build up and deadwood accumulates in beaver-created wetlands.
From Science Daily
One side constantly faces the star, leaving it locked in permanent daylight.
From Science Daily
Tuchel, though, has been hugely impressed on several viewings and was seen locked in lengthy conversation with him after Everton's win at Manchester United in November.
From BBC
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