locked

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“The Tell” is not a fabrication; those who have read it agree that something very traumatic happened to Griffin, and that her brain locked it away as a protective measure.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Perhaps the most striking number from the report was 16—that’s the number of long-term supply deals Micron has locked in, guaranteeing approximately $100 billion in revenue.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

In 2015, he knocked his colleagues’ failure to hear a challenge to a San Francisco rule requiring that handguns be stored in locked containers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Those who locked in mortgages above 7.5% in recent years stand to benefit from the current mid-6% range, but financial planners caution against rushing in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

They locked arms, with Nicole in the middle, and started walking, which got a lot easier when they turned to the left and had the wind at their backs.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith