locking up

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Crypto staking is a process that involves locking up your cryptocurrency for a period to help keep a blockchain network running in exchange for rewards generally paid out in the same cryptocurrency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

These blocks “manufactured artificial demand by locking up large pools of inventory well ahead of the tournament,” the hotel group complained.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He made a mistake, locking up into Turn One, on his first run in qualifying and was 10th going into the final laps with Piastri fastest.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

You’re not necessarily locking up all your money in a house, if that’s a concern.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025

Annie was locking up our bikes to the bike rack.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman