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lockup

[lok-uhp] / ˈlɒkˌʌp /


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The most significant buying boom is likely to take place early next year, he predicted, after the standard lockup on stock sales is fully ended in December.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Once the IPO hype cools and lockup periods expire, reality tends to show up in a hurry.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Another 28% of the stock comes off lockup after the second-quarter report.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

SpaceX will release shares through a staggered lockup schedule, with 20% to 30% becoming available after the first quarterly report.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Henry Foster had had his machine wheeled out of its lockup and, when Lenina arrived, was already seated in the cockpit, waiting.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley




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