lock on
Example Sentences
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England's front three lock on to Croatia's back three.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
He apparently thought his popularity could overcome the army’s institutional lock on Pakistan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
“China has a lock on rare earth elements and the high-tech magnets made from them, and there is no easy way to break its chokehold.”
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2025
A lock on the cubicle to the toilet was also photographed.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2025
He straightens and smooths his hair back into place over his head, and his eyes lock on mine.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
