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Many unionized workers were locked into collective bargaining agreements that didn’t anticipate the extraordinary rise in inflation and lacked the cost-of-living adjustments that were far more common in the 1970s and 1980s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The leading private AI companies are locked in a competitive dash to the public markets.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“We’ve already locked ourselves into disruptions that will probably last for at least three to six months.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"It's important to see the breadth of career opportunities so that you don't feel like you're locked into something and maybe you can find what really sparks your passion," she added.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

At the house, none of the doors were locked.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova