locked-in
Example Sentences
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WASHINGTON—Ever since President Trump returned to office last January, he and the Supreme Court have been locked in an uneasy tango.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
But while buyers and sellers are back at the table in some markets, others are still locked in place.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
The region remains locked in a multi-year dry spell.
From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026
However, other chains are also locked in that battle.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
“We’re locked in to a ginormous number of lawns now, once a week, and I’m having to turn more people down.”
From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen
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