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locked out

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past tense of lock out

as in walked

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Elsewhere, a pink-haired Adéla and smoky-eyed Demi Lovato walked the red carpet before a night of festivities joined by the likes of Cynthia Erivo, Charlize Theron and more.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
When the sidewalk ended, Brown walked across the four empty lanes towards the other sidewalk.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

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Gonzalez walked out of the restaurant but returned moments later as the same assistant waiter walked onto the outdoor dining patio carrying a pizza, police said.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Henderson was not listed on the Patriots’ practice report Wednesday, and walked out of the locker room Thursday in street clothes as reporters were allowed in 45 minutes before practice began.

— Andrew Callahan, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

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locked (up)

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