locked-in
Example Sentences
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The nephews, locked in a Florida prison, became part of back-channel talks with the U.S.
Real Madrid's Bellingham and Morgan Rogers - with the Villa man's excellence for club and country giving Tuchel a genuine choice - appear to be locked in a straight fight at number 10.
From BBC
While the actors, particularly Reinhart and Pedretti, are locked in with the tone and Reinhart delivers the fierceness required of such a role, the pace of “Forbidden Fruits” is at odds with the performers.
From Los Angeles Times
Some of the buyers currently under contract for homes have already locked in their mortgage rates at lower levels, so any effect on home sales might not show up immediately.
Hamilton's comments come as F1 is locked in a debate about the impact of the new car and engine regulations that were introduced this season.
From BBC
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