locked-in
Example Sentences
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“The market is absolutely locked in on the Iran conflict, pretty much solely at this point,” said Mark Hackett, chief market strategist at Nationwide, in a phone interview.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
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.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
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 • Mar. 26, 2026
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 • Mar. 26, 2026
“Who will save the princess locked in the red castle?”
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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