lockdown

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Fisher looked after her family and worked long hours in healthcare during the Covid-19 lockdown, but after retiring found herself "not knowing anybody".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

During lockdown, Kildunne was part of Great Britain's sevens squad, training for an Olympic Games which was subsequently postponed until 2021.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

But Bogle, who died in 2019, didn’t foresee the pandemic or lockdown, which trapped millions at home with spare cash and easy market access through no-fee online apps.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

In February, a Wall Street Journal video crew went to the heart of the conflict and became the first journalists to visit a town after a lockdown enforced by armed militants was lifted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

His job was to confront the Alacrans and end the lockdown.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer