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lock

[lok] / lɒk /




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She then sent the City Council and Lock Dawson a five-page PDF defending her social media use.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

For Nancy’s 70th birthday, Debbie bought her friend a necklace with a pendant holding a Shift Lock key from a typewriter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Mahon said she then contacted Arme, who now lives in Shelton Lock, and told her that Bodhi was with her.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

“Jay Berry,” Mama said in a firm voice, “I don’t care what you say, you put that monkey, or whatever it is, in the corn crib this minute. Lock the door and keep it locked!”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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