locking out

present participle of lock out
as in walking

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  • The right-hander issued a leadoff walk and hit a batter with a pitch before walking Carson Kelly with the bases loaded to force in the first run.
    CBS New York Team, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • Lower Leg and Ankle Stretch Routine Your ankles and calves play a big role in balance, walking, and overall stability.
    RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 24 June 2026
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  • In photos shared by police, the bearded man can be seem walking out of a Best Buy store while wearing a bucket hat and Calvin Klein t-shirt.
    Matt Schooley, CBS News, 24 June 2026
  • On June 19, Hathaway casually stepped into the frame of her Instagram Reel in a white maxiskirt and matching blouse, dropping her arms to cradle her growing baby bump before walking out of the shot.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 June 2026
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“Locking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locking%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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