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  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of lock.
  • adjective Of a door, etc, that has been locked (with a key).

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Examples

  • Yes, the Portuguese international has the fast track to the award as he will also have Euro 2008 as his exclusive stage there is one player that should have the title locked up by then.

    Robinho For Player Of The Year 2008

  • Corboy began anew, "Have you any idea why he asked you about the term locked-in syndrome?"

    Chicago Reader 2010

  • Matt Berger had the title locked up before the feature even began in the Bargain Hunter Sportsman and then he went out and took home the win for good measure.

    Sargent soldiers into record books at Rockford Speedway - WREX.com – Rockford’s News Leader 2010

  • Mos Def and he plays a patient who has what they call locked in syndrome.

    House is Right 2009

  • We were advised to stock a secure room that could be locked from the inside with staples in the event of an attempted takeover by Islamofacists.

    Our Terror Closet Con Chapman 2010

  • Like a horror-movie villain locked into a three-picture contract, your twin never really died.

    Boing Boing 2009

  • I have been in locked 4-wheel drive on difficult two tracks only to come up on beat up Pontiac Sunfires and Chevy Celebrities going the other direction.

    Why Minivans Make Great Hunting Vehicles 2010

  • Still, if the rancor at the debate was any indication, the two remain locked in a contest that looks to be among the closest in the country

    The Fix: Why Lisa Murkowski can win Chris Cillizza 2010

  • I have been in locked 4-wheel drive on difficult two tracks only to come up on beat up Pontiac Sunfires and Chevy Celebrities going the other direction.

    Why Minivans Make Great Hunting Vehicles 2010

  • Each bedroom had a door that could be locked from the inside, so that Nick and Renay's guests could stretch out for a breather if they felt so inclined.

    Radium Carol Reid 2010

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