lockout
Example Sentences
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Manfred has said he views a lockout as a negotiating tool.
From Los Angeles Times
The current agreement expires Dec. 1, and a lockout is widely expected.
From Los Angeles Times
Demands for a cap will meet with strong resistance from the MLB Players Union, raising the prospect of a labor stoppage -- a player strike or a lockout by owners -- that could disrupt the 2027 season.
From Barron's
If a lockout is happening next January, as it likely will be, the fan festival will not be happening.
From Los Angeles Times
Others say the partial funding is a functional lockout.
From Los Angeles Times
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