lock in
Example Sentences
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Arrington recalled a decision he made early this year to not hedge his fuel costs — or lock in a potentially cheaper price for the fuel his farm needs.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
MarketWatch Picks: Some CDs are still paying 4% and 5% APYs and up — and these are the 8 questions to ask before you lock in.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
If maintained, the index will lock in its highest earnings growth rate since the fourth quarter of 2021.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Some investors may be happy to lock in those gains given how difficult it has been to invest in energy in recent years.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Most knew that an officer wasn’t likely to fill out a misbehavior report over slowness to lock in, but they could never be sure.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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