locked up
Example Sentences
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The rest are locked up until set milestones, one of which will be hit this Thursday, when almost 13% of the IPO shares are eligible to be sold by insiders and early investors.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
The money, which is largely from oil sales, is locked up by sanctions in countries like China, India, Iraq and Qatar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
Proponents of more inclusive diversion policies argue that many people with mental health issues are locked up in California prisons and jails, where they are unable to receive the help they need.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Memory prices have almost doubled since February while lead times have expanded, Morgan Stanley’s Kim noted, pointing to long-term agreements that have locked up supply.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Just like before, I locked up and couldn’t think of a single thing to say.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
