locked in
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Experts say it’s worth noting that cruise lines are often protected from short-term shifts in oil costs due to the fact that they’ve locked in pricing in advance, a process known as hedging.
From MarketWatch
“Things are changing at such a rapid clip, you can’t get locked in or married to any one position. You have to constantly evaluation your positions and the competitive risks and the opportunities,” he said.
From MarketWatch
“The market is absolutely locked in on the Iran conflict, pretty much solely at this point,” said Mark Hackett, chief market strategist at Nationwide, in a phone interview.
From MarketWatch
The UK is locked in last-minute talks with France over the renewal of a deal to pay for beach patrols to intercept small boats in the English Channel.
From BBC
This exploration could have a vast, potentially lucrative economic angle at a time when both countries are locked in trade tensions.
From BBC
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