lockdown

Example Sentences

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The idea of a place being both isolating and illogical made sense to a cohort of people whose formative years were shaped by lockdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Bennett said the problem seemed to have got a lot worse since lockdown.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

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

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer