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put a lock on





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Private providers often then withdraw, and put a lock on their loo door.

From BBC Jan. 25, 2025

Local supporters put a lock on the gate so neighbours believe the house is unoccupied, said other inmates.

From Reuters Nov. 9, 2023

Let her put a lock on the door.

From Slate Aug. 2, 2019

They didn’t like how certain dogs and their owners behaved, so they put a lock on the space and charged membership fees.

From Economist May 9, 2018

“If you don’t use the phone properly, I’m going to put a lock on it.”

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel




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