locking out

Definition of locking outnext
present participle of lock out
as in walking

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  • Lake Bachar pitched the first 2 2/3 innings for Miami, striking out three and walking one.
    CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 3 June 2026
  • The example shown in broad daylight for all to see was a career criminal who was released early by the Massachusetts Parole Board (no surprise there) walking down Memorial Drive in broad daylight, shooting indiscriminately.
    Toby Leary, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
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  • Days earlier, Hulst was unable to close his mouth after yawning while walking out of a movie theater with his mother.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
  • Avery Anna was in the middle of her performance at the Lone Star Smokeout festival in Arlington, Texas, when she was interrupted midshow by her friend and duet partner Sam Barber walking out on stage.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
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“Locking out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locking%20out. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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