lockdown

Example Sentences

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Several passengers who spoke to local media described the scenes at the airport while it was in lockdown.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

During the shooting, five of the district’s school close to the Islamic Center were placed on lockdown.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

After a short period of lockdown when authorities advised area residents to stay inside, San Diego police announced that the threat at the center had been "neutralized."

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

When she returned to New York, she resumed her work in bigger groups until 2020, when the Covid-19 lockdown sent her back to this project.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“The Starry Chronicle said the cities will go on lockdown soon,” Tochi interjected, taking a news-box from his satchel.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton