locking out

present participle of lock out
as in walking

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  • In 2020, James’ wife, Yesenia, and unborn daughter, Adalyn, were hit by a drunk driver while the family was out walking in Anaheim, as previously reported by NBC 4.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
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  • She was even captured cheering as Kelce scored a touchdown, and the two were seen walking out together after the game.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • West is also shown walking out with Playboi Carti and Marilyn Manson at the Donda 2 listening party in Miami and delves into his relationship with his children.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Locking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locking%20out. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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