lockup

Example Sentences

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As an insider, you would be subject to a lockup period of, typically, six months, during which you, other insiders and employees cannot sell shares.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The Adelanto facility, like the Louisiana lockup where Cabrera Clemente was held, is run by a private, for-profit prison company.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The lockup period for pre-IPO shareholders expired Monday, allowing Fermi investors to dump their shares.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

SpaceX is considering preferential treatment for investors in other Musk companies and unusual lockup times for early shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The main county lockup was miles away in Key West.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen