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locked out

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past tense of lock out

as in walked

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At one point, Ramírez, decked out in his jockey outfit, walked Rolison around the grounds by the ear of his horse costume.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
The Londoner walked away looking only slightly less confused.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 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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