padlock
Example Sentences
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On a chilly morning in early February, a Downtown Ambassador swept litter from padlocked doorways of the now-closed El Rey building on Second Avenue.
From Seattle Times
He was carrying a makeshift whip with a heavy chain and padlock.
From Seattle Times
Not too far away, the Olympic Fan Park, a sprawling festival ground for ticket holders, sat dormant behind a padlocked fence, a sea of unused tables and attractions.
From New York Times
The seven diamonds, including one worth £2.2m, were to be placed in a padlocked purse and held in the New Bond Street store's vault until funds were transferred.
From BBC
As soon as Wainwright left the room to take a call from the alleged buyer, Lakatos put the padlocked purse containing the gems in her own handbag, Barton told the jury.
From Seattle Times
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