locked in
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A tenth consecutive winning week looked locked in prior to a series of quarterly updates on Wednesday that punctured a hole in the AI trade that has powered markets higher since the end of March.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
"Now I can really read punches again. My eyes are fully locked in," he added.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Bass is locked in a tight race with councilmember and former ally Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Even when they were locked in combat, they brought out each other’s sharpest wit.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
And there we stood for a few silent seconds, locked in a jaw-clenching standoff until our eyes began to tear up.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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