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The National Hockey League has a joint partnership with both prediction markets, but Polymarket has locked in exclusive deals with the U.S.’s Major League Baseball and Ultimate Fighting Championship.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Instead, bitcoin appears to be locked in what’s being called a “correction” by analysts with Bitfinex.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

I spotted her at her desk, and just at that moment the sides of both of our eyes met, locked, registered that the enemy was now within striking distance, and then looked away.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan