lock

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At the meeting, Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson called on the city management team to hire an independent consultant to review the Community and Economic Development Department, which includes the code enforcement division.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Lock down your design first, since it’s harder to overhaul when AI starts connecting all the data feeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Lock Morwenna Talling was carted off on a stretcher against Ireland, with Mitchell confirming that she and replacement scrum-half Natasha Hunt will likely miss the rest of the tournament through injury.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Another move to consider: Lock in some gains, especially if you’re on the cusp of retirement or a few years in.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

But his throat tightens around the words and he feels childish as he says, "Go ahead. Lock it up. See if I care."

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti