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locked out

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past tense of lock out

as in walked

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Rangers closer Jacon Latz (3-2) then intentionally walked Yandy Diaz before Aranda homered into the home bullpen beyond right field.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
Juan Soto was intentionally walked to get to Bichette, who smashed an 0-1 slider 412 feet to left-center field for the go-ahead blast.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

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After listening to hours of debate, Shawnee Mission School District parents walked out of the school board meeting Monday night a little relieved after the board opted to give their discussion on changing school boundaries more time.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Jimmy Iovine, Stevie’s Bella Donna and The Wild Heart producer (and a romantic partner), also walked out.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

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