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lock out

verb as in occlude

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Why are states allowed to be in the gambling business and lock out the private sector?

Why are states allowed to be in the gambling business and lock-out the private sector?

The episode of Mrs. Bindle's lock-out was discussed in detail.

"We've declared a lock-out," broke in Mrs. Bindle with inspiration.

"When the strike's off the lock-out'll cease," was the oracular retort.

The boys heard the door closed and locked, and the sound seemed to lock out another hope for them.

Our musical operations were seriously interfered with by the strike, which was promptly responded to by a lock-out.

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On this page you'll find 278 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to lock out, such as: discard, displace, exempt, expel, let go, and oust.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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