locked

Example Sentences

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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

According to the bankruptcy trustee, McClain attracted investors with partnership agreements promising annualized profits of around 30%—sometimes telling them he had futures contracts that locked in the higher prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

She said that when the FBI searched his home, Rush told investigators about the bars, which were locked and stored in his basement, and gave them codes to access them.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He stared at the dragon, and it locked eyes with him.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville