locked-in
Example Sentences
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She locked in a 5.99% mortgage rate right before the war started.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
Tech earnings, dominated by chip makers and hyperscalers, probably are safe for the remainder of the year since a lot of AI capital expenditure is locked in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Abbott's corgi had been locked in the bathroom and was freed by firefighters, Boyce said.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Whatever you decide — to take the deal, or split the difference by accepting half of what he’s offering in return for keeping your $130,000 — make sure it’s locked in.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
He takes a large, leather-bound notebook from his coat, a perfect copy of one that has been safely locked in his office.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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