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locking out

verb

present participle of lock out

as in walking

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Syringes struck through the skin of Jews walking the sidewalk.

— Seth Limmer, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
The whole room is right there with me, rooting for me and walking alongside me.

— Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026

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These days, walking out of a Rolex boutique with one seems nearly impossible.

— Zach Weiss, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026
A week later, however, Ronaldo apologized to his teammates for walking out and expressed his desire to continue playing for the national team.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

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locking horns

locking out

locking (up)

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