locked-in
Example Sentences
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The UK is locked in last-minute talks with France over the renewal of a deal to pay for beach patrols to intercept small boats in the English Channel.
From BBC
This exploration could have a vast, potentially lucrative economic angle at a time when both countries are locked in trade tensions.
From BBC
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
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